TOP NEWS: U.N. says $600 million needed to tackle Ebola as deaths top 1,900

(L-R) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan, Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola Virus Disease Dr. David Nabarro, and Assistant WHO Director-General for Health Security Dr. Keiji Fukuda appear at a briefing to discuss the Ebola outbreak in West Africa at the UN Foundation in Washington September 3, 2014. CREDIT: REUTERS/GARY CAMERON

(Reuters) - The United Nations said $600 million in supplies would be needed to fight West Africa's Ebola outbreak, as the death toll from the worst ever epidemic of the virus topped 1,900 and Guinea warned it had penetrated a new part of the country.

The pace of the infection has accelerated, and there were close to 400 deaths in the past week, officials said on Wednesday. It was first detected deep in the forests of southeastern Guinea in March.

The hemorrhagic fever has spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria, and Senegal, and has killed more people than all outbreaks since Ebola was first uncovered in 1976. There are no approved Ebola vaccines or treatments.

An experimental Ebola vaccine that Canada said it would give to the World Health Organization for use in Africa was as of Wednesday still in the lab that developed it as officials are puzzled over how to transport it.

Ottawa said on Aug. 12 that it would donate between 800 and 1,000 doses of the vaccine, being held at Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg.

"We are now working with the WHO to address complex regulatory, logistical and ethical issues so that the vaccine can be safely and ethically deployed as rapidly as possible," Health Canada spokesman Sean Upton said in a statement.

"For example, the logistics surrounding the safe delivery of the vaccine are complicated." Upton said one of the challenges was keeping the vaccine cool enough to remain potent.

Human safety trials are due to begin this week on a vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline Plc and later this year on one from NewLink Genetics Corp.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday a federal contract worth up to $42.3 million would help accelerate testing of an experimental Ebola virus treatment being developed by privately held Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc.

Dr. David Nabarro, senior U.N. Coordinator for Ebola, said the cost of getting the supplies needed by West Africa countries to control the crisis would amount to $600 million. That was higher than an estimate of $490 million by the WHO last week.

Moving workers and supplies around the region has been made difficult by restrictions by some countries on air travel and landing rights as they try to control Ebola's spread.

"We are working intensively with those governments to encourage them to commit to the movement of people and planes and at the same time deal with anxieties about the possibility of infection," Nabarro said.

He said the president of Ghana has agreed to allow an airbridge, or route, through the country to affected regions to move people and supplies.

Ivory Coast, which closed its borders with Liberia and Guinea last month, said on Tuesday it would open humanitarian and economic corridors to its two western neighbors.

EPIDEMIC GAINS, EVACUATION EYED FOR DOCTOR

Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) told a press conference in Washington, "This Ebola epidemic is the longest, the most severe and the most complex we've ever seen."

Chan said there were more than 3,500 cases across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

In Liberia, Dr. Rick Sacra, a 51-year-old Boston physician infected with Ebola could be medically evacuated as soon as Thursday, according to staff at the hospital where he worked. Two other Americans recovered from the virus after being taken to the United States for treatment last month.

Amid shortages of equipment and trained staff, more than 120 healthcare workers have died in West Africa in the Ebola outbreak. The Liberian government has begun offering a $1,000 bonus to any healthcare workers who agreed to work in Ebola treatment facilities.

Guinea, the first country to detect the virus, previously said it was containing the outbreak but announced that nine new cases had been found in the prefecture of Kerouane, some 750 km (470 miles) southeast of the capital Conakry.

"There has been a new outbreak in Kerouane, but we have sent in a team to contain it," said Aboubacar Sikidi Diakité, head of Guinea's Ebola task force.

The latest outbreak started after the arrival of an infected person from neighboring Liberia, and a total of 18 people were under observation in the region, the health ministry said.

Guinea has recorded 489 deaths and 749 Ebola cases as of Sept. 1, and the epicenter of the outbreak has shifted to neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Guinean President Alpha Conde urged healthcare personnel to intensify efforts to avoid new infections. The disease is spread by physical contact with body fluids of infected people or contaminated articles, such as needles.

"Even for a simple malaria (case), you have to protect yourselves before consulting any sick person until the end of this epidemic," Conde said in a televised broadcast. "We had started to succeed, but you dropped the ball and here we go again."

The haemorrhagic fever was gaining in Nigeria where 18 cases, including 7 deaths, have been reported, three in the oil hub of Port Harcourt. The WHO warned that the outbreak there "has the potential to grow larger and spread faster than the one in Lagos" as containment measures had been less effective.

The fifth country infected was Senegal, which confirmed its first case last week: a student who slipped across the border from Guinea and made his way to the coastal capital Dakar.

More than 50 cases of Ebola have been reported in a remote northern jungle region of Democratic Republic of Congo, although these are not linked to the West African cases.

Since Ebola was first detected in Congo in 1976, WHO has reported more than 20 outbreaks in Africa and 1,590 victims.

The WHO warned last week that the Ebola epidemic in West Africa could infect more than 20,000 people and spread to 10 countries.

WORRIES VIRUS COULD MUTATE

Dr. Thomas Kenyon, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Centre for Global Health, said on Wednesday the outbreak was "spiraling out of control" and warned that the window of opportunity for controlling it was closing.

"Guinea did show that with action, they brought it partially under control. But unfortunately it is back on the increase now," he told a conference call. "It's not under control anywhere."

He warned that the longer the outbreak went uncontained, the greater the possibility the virus could mutate, making it more difficult to contain. While Ebola is transmitted in humans by contact with bodily fluids of the sick, suspected cases of airborne infection have been reported in monkeys in laboratories.

A senior U.S. official rebutted a call from global aid organization Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) for wealthy nations to deploy specialized biological disaster response teams to the region. MSF on Tuesday had warned that 800 more beds for Ebola patients were urgently needed in the Liberian capital Monrovia alone.

"I don't think at this point deploying biological incident response teams is exactly what's needed," said Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Development and Democracy on the National Security Council.

She said the U.S. government was focusing on rapidly increasing the number of Ebola treatment centers in affected countries, providing protective equipment, and training local staff. "We will see a considerable ramp-up in the coming days and weeks. If we find it is still moving out of control, we will look at other options," Smith told a conference call.

(Additional reporting by Toni Clarke in Washington, Daniel Flynn, Bate Felix in Dakar and Rod Nickel in Canada; Writing by Bate Felix, Emma Farge, Toni Reinhold; Editing by Jane Baird)

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TOP NEWS: Obama says will 'degrade and destroy' Islamic State

‎Iraqi Shiite militia fighters hold the Islamic State flag as they celebrate after breaking the siege of Amerli by Islamic State militants, September 1, 2014.
CREDIT: REUTERS/YOUSSEF BOUDLAL.

Obama repulsed by barbarism of IS in killing U.S. journalist, promises justice

(Reuters) - The United States plans to fight Islamic State until it is no longer a force in the Middle East and will seek justice for the killing of American journalist Steven Sotloff, President Barack Obama said on Wednesday.

He added that destroying the militant group will take time because of the power vacuum in Syria, the abundance of battle-hardened fighters that grew out of al Qaeda during the Iraq war, and the need to build coalitions, including with local Sunni communities.

Islamic State released a video on Tuesday showing the beheading of the U.S. journalist, the second American hostage to be killed within weeks, in retaliation for U.S. air strikes in Iraq.

"The bottom line is this, our objective is clear and that is to degrade and destroy (Islamic State) so that it's no longer a threat not just to Iraq but also the region and to the United States," Obama told a news conference.

"Whatever these murderers think they will achieve with killing innocent Americans like Steven, they have already failed," Obama said. "They failed because, like people around the world, Americans are repulsed by their barbarism. We will not be intimidated."

U.S and British officials both examined the video, showing the same British-accented executioner who appeared in an Aug. 19 video of the killing of U.S. journalist James Foley, concluding it was authentic.

The United States resumed air strikes in Iraq in August for the first time since the pullout of U.S. troops in 2011, and Obama said the strikes are already proving effective.

"Those that make the mistake of harming Americans will learn that we will not forget and that our reach is long and that justice will be served," said Obama, who authorized the strike in Pakistan that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden 10 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

At home, top Obama administration officials punctuated Obama's warnings to the Islamic State.

"They should know we will follow them to the gates of hell until they are brought to justice. Because hell is where they will reside, hell is where they will reside," Vice President Joe Biden said during an appearance in New Hampshire.

In Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry called Sotloff's execution a "punch to the gut" and said the United States has used every military, diplomatic and intelligence tool it has to free hostages in Syria.

Kerry said Sotloff was "brutally taken from us in an act of medieval savagery by a coward hiding behind a mask."

"We have taken the fight to this kind of savagery and evil before and, believe me, we will take it again," he said. "When terrorists anywhere around the world have murdered our citizens, the United States held them accountable no matter how long it took."

Obama is sending Kerry, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and counterterrorism adviser Lisa Monaco to the Middle East to work with regional partners on ways to battle Islamic State.

"This is not going to be a one-week or one-month or six-month proposition because of what's happened in the vacuum of Syria," Obama said. "It's going to take time for us to be able to roll them back."

(Additional reporting and writing by Lesley Wroughton and Doina Chiacu in Washington; Editing by Jeremy Gaunt and Jonathan Oatis)

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TOP NEWS: Sotloff family mourns, challenges Islamic State leader to debate

A video purportedly showing U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff kneeling next to a masked Islamic State fighter holding a knife in an unknown location in this still image from video released by Islamic State.
CREDIT: REUTERS/ISLAMIC STATE VIA REUTERS TV

(Reuters) - The family of Steven Sotloff, the second American journalist beheaded by Islamic State militants, said on Wednesday he was "a gentle soul", and challenged the group's leader to a debate on the peaceful teachings of the Muslim holy book, the Koran.

The group, which has captured territory in Syria and Iraq, released a video on Tuesday of Sotloff being beheaded. U.S. officials confirmed its authenticity on Wednesday. President Barack Obama vowed to "degrade and destroy" the group.

Barak Barfi, a friend of Sotloff who is serving as family spokesman, began a prepared statement from the family in English, remembering the slain journalist as a fan of American football who enjoyed junk food, the television series "South Park" and talking to his father about golf.

The 31-year-old Sotloff was "torn between two worlds," the statement said, but "the Arab world pulled him."

"He was no war junkie ... He merely wanted to give voice to those who had none," Barfi said outside the family's one-story home in a leafy Miami suburb.

Barfi ended the statement with off-the-cuff remarks in Arabic, saying "Steve died a martyr for the sake of God."

He then challenged Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to debate Islam, saying, "Woe to you. You said the month of Ramadan is the month of mercy. Where is your mercy?"

"God does not love the aggressor," added Barfi, who is an Arabic scholar and research fellow at the New America Foundation think tank in Washington.

He went on, "I am ready to debate you with kind preachings. I have no sword in my hand and I am ready for your answer."

The other American hostage killed in recent weeks in retaliation for U.S. air strikes against Islamic State forces in Iraq was journalist James Foley, who was shown being beheaded in a video released on Aug. 19.

Sotloff was a freelance journalist who traveled the Middle East writing for the magazines Time and Foreign Policy, among others.

"Steve was no hero," the family said in its statement.

"Like all of us, he was a mere man who tried to find good concealed in a world of darkness. And if it did not exist, he tried to create it. He always sought to help those less privileged than himself, offering career services and precious contacts to newcomers in the region."

Sotloff was kidnapped in Syria in August 2013 after he drove across the border from Turkey. [ID:nL2N0QS1PL]

He grew up in the Miami area and studied journalism at the University of Central Florida. A spokesman for Israel's foreign ministry said on social media website Twitter that Sotloff also was an Israeli citizen.

Sotloff "yearned for a tranquil life where he could enjoy Miami Dolphins games on Sunday," his family said.

"This week we mourn," it added. "But we will emerge from this ordeal ... We will not allow our enemies to hold us hostage with the sole weapon they possess – fear."

(Additional reporting by Zachary Fagenson; Editing by Will Dunham and Clarence Fernandez)

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TOP NEWS: Putin unveils Ukraine ceasefire plan, France halts warship

(Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin outlined plans for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday but Ukraine's prime minister dismissed the proposal, while France expressed its disapproval of Moscow's support for separatist forces by halting delivery of a warship.

After speaking to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko by phone, Putin said he believed Kiev and pro-Russian separatists could reach agreement at planned talks in Minsk on Friday.

"Our views on the way to resolve the conflict, as it seemed to me, are very close," Putin told reporters during a visit to the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator, describing the seven steps he had put forward to secure a resolution to the crisis.

They included separatists halting offensive operations, Ukrainian forces pulling back, an end to Ukrainian air strikes, the creation of humanitarian aid corridors, the rebuilding of damaged infrastructure and prisoner exchanges.

Poroshenko indicated the conversation with Putin had injected some momentum into efforts to end a conflict that has killed more than 2,600 people since April, saying he hoped the "peace process will finally begin" at Friday's talks and that he and Putin had a "mutual understanding" on steps towards peace.

But Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk dismissed the plan as a "deception" on the eve of a NATO summit that will discuss Ukraine, adding in a harshly worded statement: "The real plan of Putin is to destroy Ukraine and to restore the Soviet Union."

U.S. President Barack Obama also voiced caution, saying the conflict could end only if Russia stopped supplying the rebels with weapons and soldiers, a charge Moscow has denied.

Visiting the former Soviet republic of Estonia, now in NATO and the European Union, Obama said previous ceasefires had not worked "either because Russia has not been serious about it or it's pretended that it's not controlling the separatists".

In a further sign of the West's growing mistrust and disapproval of Moscow over its conduct in Ukraine, France said it would not go ahead with the planned delivery of the first of two Mistral helicopter carriers to Russia.

Moscow has said scrapping the 1.2 billion-euro ($1.7 billion) deal would harm France more than Russia and the Defence Ministry described the decision as "no tragedy", but the move is likely to anger the Kremlin and underlines Russia's growing isolation over events in Ukraine.

NEW SANCTIONS POSSIBLE

The EU, which has followed Washington in imposing limited economic sanctions on Russia, could agree new moves against Moscow on Friday, hitting the defense and finance sectors.

Indicating European leaders were not impressed by Putin's new proposals, French President Francois Hollande's office said he had reached his decision "despite the prospect of a ceasefire, which has yet to be confirmed and put in place".

The ceasefire proposals had little immediate impact on the ground. Shelling of the rebel-held city of Donetsk continued and grey plumes of smoke poured up from the area that includes the city's airport.

Rebel leaders said they had little faith that Ukrainian forces would observe any truce in a conflict that has left Russia's relations with the West at their worst level since the end of the Cold War more than two decades ago.

"A ceasefire is always good but our main condition still stands - to withdraw Ukrainian troops from our territory. That's the only reasonable way," said Vladimir Antyufeyev, deputy prime minister of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.

A truce would provide Poroshenko with some respite to revive a crumbling economy, battered by months of street protests against a president sympathetic to Moscow and then the violence that erupted after his ouster in February, followed by Russia's annexation of Crimea and then prolonged fighting in the east.

A ceasefire may also be more welcome to Poroshenko now because his forces have suffered setbacks in the past week.

Putin is widely thought intent on ensuring Moscow at least continues to have influence in largely Russian-speaking eastern Ukraine after the conflict ends, though fears of a full-scale invasion by Russia remain in Kiev.

WAR GAMES

Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, sought to address concerns over the ceasefire proposals by saying they did not address the status of the rebel-held areas. Some rebels want unification with Russia, others want more independence inside Ukraine.

Peskov also denied a statement by Poroshenko's office suggesting Putin had agreed a ceasefire. That would imply Moscow was a party to the conflict, and Kiev later amended the wording.

Despite Putin's proposals, the Defence Ministry announced plans for huge military exercises this month by the strategic rocket forces responsible for its long-range nuclear weapons, involving 4,000 troops in south-central Russia.

Obama made clear NATO, which holds a summit in Wales on Thursday and Friday, would not be cowed.

"NATO must make concrete commitments to help Ukraine modernize and strengthen its security forces. We must do more to help other NATO partners, including Georgia and Moldova, strengthen their defenses as well," he said in a speech in the Estonian capital, Tallinn.

(Additional reporting by Gabriela Baczynska in Donetsk, Lidia Kelly, Jason Bush and Mark Trevelyan in Moscow, and Balazs Koranyi, David Mardiste and Steve Holland in Tallinn; writing by Timothy Heritage; editing by Giles Elgood)

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TOP NEWS: PATO shakes up Russia strategy over Ukraine crisis

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) and NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen attend a bilateral meeting at Celtic Manor golf club near Newport in Wales, September 3, 2014.
CREDIT: REUTERS/ANDREW WINNING

(Reuters) - NATO leaders were set to buttress support for Kiev and bolster their eastern defences at a summit starting on Thursday, spurred by the Ukraine crisis to enact the most radical shift in allied strategy towards Russia since the end of the Cold War.

U.S. President Barack Obama and his 27 allies meeting at a golf resort in Wales will also discuss how to tackle the Islamic State straddling parts of Iraq and Syria, which has emerged as a new threat on the alliance's southern flank, and how to stabilise Afghanistan when NATO forces leave at year's end.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, the summit's host, said pressure on Moscow would mount if it did not curtail military action in Ukraine which he branded unacceptable.

"What Russia needs to understand is if they continue with this approach in Ukraine, this pressure will be ramped up," he told BBC television, adding that U.S. and EU sanctions were already having an effect on the Russian economy.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, whose forces have suffered a string of setbacks at the hands of Russian-backed separatists in the south and east of the country in the last week, was to meet Obama and the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy just before the NATO summit starts.

The Ukrainian leader is looking for arms, training and intelligence support for his armed forces as well as political support against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

However, his talk of reviving Ukraine's bid to join the U.S.-led military alliance could reopen a rift within NATO.

Obama said in Estonia on Wednesday the door to membership would remain open to states that meet NATO standards and "can make meaningful contributions to allied security", but France and Germany remain opposed to admitting Kiev.

A French official said NATO should contribute to easing tensions, not exacerbating them.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov underlined Moscow's opposition to Ukraine joining NATO, saying attempts to end the country's non-aligned status could "derail all efforts aimed at initiating a dialogue with the aim of ensuring national security".

After a week of defiant statements from Putin, Lavrov said Russia was ready for practical steps to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine and urged Kiev and the rebels to heed ceasefire proposals put forward by Moscow on Wednesday.

TERRITORIAL DEFENCE

As more than a decade of NATO-led combat operations in Afghanistan draws to a close at year's end, the 28-nation, U.S.-led military alliance is refocusing in part on its core task of defending its territory.

NATO leaders will set up a "spearhead" rapid reaction force, potentially including several thousand troops, that could be sent to a hotspot in as little as two days, officials say.

Eastern European NATO members, including Poland, have appealed to NATO to permanently station thousands of troops on its territory to deter any possible Russian attack.

But NATO members have spurned that idea, partly because of the expense and partly because they do not want to break a 1997 agreement with Russia under which NATO committed not to permanently station significant combat forces in the east.

Instead, NATO leaders will agree to pre-position equipment and supplies, such as fuel and ammunition, in eastern European countries with bases ready to receive the NATO rapid reaction force if needed.

NATO has said it has no plans to intervene militarily in Ukraine. Instead it has concentrated on beefing up the defences of eastern European countries that have joined the alliance in the last 15 years. Baltic countries fear that Russia could use the same rationale it applied in Crimea - defending Russian speakers - to meddle with them.

"RIPPED UP THE RULEBOOK"

In an article in The Times newspaper on Thursday, Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron wrote: "To the east, Russia has ripped up the rulebook with its illegal, self-declared annexation of Crimea and its troops on Ukrainian soil threatening and undermining a sovereign nation state.

"To the South, there is an arc of instability that spreads from North Africa and the Sahel, to the Middle East."

People who wanted to take an isolationist approach to such threats "misunderstand the nature of security in the 21st century", they wrote. "Developments in other parts of the world, particularly in Iraq and Syria, threaten our security at home."

NATO leaders are expected to approve a package of support for Kiev, setting up trust funds worth around 12 million euros ($15.8 million) to improve Ukrainian military capabilities in areas such as logistics, command and control and cyber defence.

A dozen countries will take part in an exercise in Lviv, Ukraine, later this month, co-hosted by Ukraine and the U.S. Army.

NATO officials say the alliance itself will not send the weapons that Ukraine is looking for. But individual allies could do so if they wished.

RUSSIA RELATIONSHIP

NATO leaders will also discuss the alliance's relationship with Russia, which officials say has been fundamentally changed by the Ukraine crisis.

After the end of the Cold War, NATO and Russia sought cooperation in some security fields but NATO has concluded that this effort has failed, and for now at least, Russia is not a partner, a senior official said.

"Russia has basically violated very fundamental agreements on the basis of which we have constructed peace and security in Europe for the last two decades," the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said.

NATO has already suspended cooperation with Moscow following its annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region.

France, which has faced fierce pressure from Washington and other NATO allies to halt the sale of two helicopter carriers to Russia, said on Wednesday it would not deliver the first of the warships for now because of Moscow's actions in Ukraine. [ID:nL5N0R44KL]

What NATO leaders will agree to do to help Iraq combat Islamic State militants is less clear.

The alliance as a whole is highly unlikely to follow the U.S. lead in staging military strikes on Islamic State, NATO diplomats say, although individual allies such as France and Britain may do so. NATO could revive a mission to help train the Iraqi armed forces that it halted in 2011, diplomats say.

(Additional reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Julien Ponthus in Newport and Katya Golubkova in Moscow. Writing by Paul Taylor. Editing by Mike Peacock)

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Project Director/Deputy Managing Director Job at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative Posted: 02 Sep 2014 01:21 PM PDT Job Title: Project Director/Deputy Managing Director Company: Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Field: Administration Medical / Health / Safety . Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. To stregnthen our operations in Nigeria, we are seeking qualified candidate for the position above. . Project Director/Deputy Managing Director as part of the seniormanagementteamfor AHNi, forms part of the strategic team that have the overall coordination of the state program implementation operations. Under the guidance of the Managing Director, s/he will provide management and technical oversight of AHNi programs to ensure that the overall projects are effectively and efficiently implemented. S/he will supervise the work of the Senior Program Officer supporting the various state offices in ensuring smooth running of the state operations. . Minimum Requirements: – MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience. – Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 11-13 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. – Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required. – Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Administrative Officer Job at YouLead (Cuso International) Posted: 02 Sep 2014 01:14 PM PDT Job Title: Administrative Officer Company: YouLead (Cuso International) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Cross River, Nigeria Job Field: Administration . Cuso International, an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State is implementing a 5year Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. . FUNCTION and DUTIES: – Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and data bases; Devising and maintaining office systems, booking rooms and conference facilities; attending meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes; liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts; ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment; Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information; photocopying and printing various documents. . EDUCATION: – A bachelor’s degree OR Diploma in relevant skills. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Finance Officer Job at YouLead (Cuso International) Posted: 02 Sep 2014 01:07 PM PDT Job Title: Finance Officer Company: YouLead (Cuso International) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Cross River, Nigeria Job Field: Finance/Accounting/Audit . Cuso International, an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State is implementing a 5year Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. . FUNCTION and DUTIES: – Responsible for supporting day to day financial activities within the YouLead Project. – Responsible for accurate financial records & timely execution of financial administration processes. – Responsible for management of cash flow. asset and banking reconciliation. . REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: – Relevant accounting qualification or diploma with a minimum of 3 years experience in finance management position. – Experience of working with financial/accounting software & spreadsheets such as Excel, SAGE & Quickbook. – Proven record of providing good customer service to intemal &‘extemal clients – Good Team work and IT skills. . EDUCATION: – A bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance or relevant qualifications. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Knowledge and Communication Management Project Manager Job at YouLead (Cuso International) Posted: 02 Sep 2014 01:01 PM PDT Job Title: Knowledge and Communication Management Project Manager Company: YouLead (Cuso International) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Cross River, Nigeria Job Field: Administration . Cuso International, an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State is implementing a 5year Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. . FUNCTION and DUTIES: Leads on the project Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) system and in Project Communications. Responsible for guiding the overall MEAL strategy and implementation of related activities with the Project Team and via partners. Responsible for designing and implementation of the communication strategy, as well as providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders. . REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: – Minimum of 3 years experience in project monitoring and evaluation and learning (MEAL) – Significant proven experience in logical framework approach and others strategic planning approaches – Communication, representation and networking skills – Development and Technical knowledge experience in monitoring and evaluation – Good Team work and IT skills. . EDUCATION: – A bachelor’s degree in relevant skills / master’s degree and or relevant training in agricultural economics, statistics and natural resources. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Enterprenuership & Gender Equity- Project Manager Job at YouLead (Cuso International) Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:54 PM PDT Job Title: Enterprenuership & Gender Equity- Project Manager Company: YouLead (Cuso International) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Cross River, Nigeria Job Field: Administration . Cuso International, an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State is implementing a 5year Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. . FUNCTIONS and DUTIES: – Leads on the provision of leadership, coordination and integration on entrepreneurship and vocational skills development to effectively engage youth in gender-responsive entrepreneurship and employment in the forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism sectors. Leads on the provision of technical support to civil organizations and training institutions in collaboration with the private sector to strengthen entrepreneurship skills development. Leads on promoting gender equality as a cross-cutting theme within the You Lead project. . REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: – Minimum of 3 years’ experience in entrepreneurship training vocational skills and business development in the natural resources and agricultural sectors in relation to youth wealth creation, employment generation and secured livelihood. – Knowledge in gender equality mainstreaming, private sector development and SME start up and capacity building. – Knowledge in mentoring, financial intermediation and provision of business development services. – Experience in Project management and Team work. . EDUCATION: – A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; master’s degree and or relevant training in areas related to entrepreneurship, vocational and business development. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Natural Resource Management Policy - Project Manager Job at YouLead (Cuso International) Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:48 PM PDT Job Title: Natural Resource Management Policy – Project Manager Company: YouLead (Cuso International) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Cross River, Nigeria Job Field: Administration . Cuso International, an international volunteer development organization based in Cross River State is implementing a 5year Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State. YouLead supports the creation of youth-led enterprises and employment for young women and men in natural resource sectors of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism across 18 LGAs. . FUNCTIONS and DUTIES: – Leads on the provision of technical support to government and civil society organizations on the interaction of human activities, with a focus on youth employment and entrepreneurship, which may benefit, influence or harm the natural environment in the forestry, eea-agriculture, aquaculture and eco- tourism sectors. Support the development of natural resource management pollcies, procedures and practices, and the coordination of governrnent stakeholders, civil society actors and the private sector in these activities. . REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: – Minimum of 3 years’ experience in programming in natural resources in relation to youth employment generation and secured livelihood. – In depth understanding of the political, economic and social aspects (including youth employment and entrepreneurship) of environmental and NRM issues in Nigeria. – Knowledge of NRM theory, methodologies and practices – Work experience in NRM policy analysis and managing policy analysis, in particular, in working with MDAs – Working knowledge of Nigerian government organization, procedures at the federal, state and LGA levels, and legislation and polices with respect to NRM. . EDUCATION: – A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree and/or relevant training in areas related to the project are assets. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Operations Manager Job at ALARA Posted: 01 Sep 2014 05:07 PM PDT Job Title: Operations Manager Company: ALARA Location: Nigeria Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Job Field: Logistics Procurement / Store-Keeping . ALARA is a luxury lifestyle brand dedicated to contemporary art, design, fashion, cuisine and culture. The concept store is located in Lagos, Nigeria and will feature inspirational objects of African origin alongside international design. ALARA was created by Reni Folawiyo, and the Lagos store has been designed by renowned architect David Adjaye – It features an exhibition-style retail space, a restaurant and terrace lounge, and an art gallery. ALARA means “wondrous performer”. . Job description: – Inventory Management – Manage a vast array of stock items from over 200 suppliers worldwide. – Develop and monitor the Company’s inventory and warehousing facilities. – Evaluate and select information technology solutions (ERP, manual cross check systems) to improve tracking, storage and inventory. – Oversee the activities of the Inventory – Supervisor and stock controllers. – Ensure zero or minimal inventory loss. – Champion and train operations team on quality control. . Supply Chain and Logistics: – Develop processes and procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as the Buyers (fashion and home goods), Restaurant Manager and Finance. – Negotiate prices and terms with freight forwarders and monitor freight forwarders’ performance to assess ability to meet delivery requirements. – Implement new or improved supply chain processes. – Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows for Inventory Supervisor and Stock Controllers. – Analyse inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service. – Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies and adapt it to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies. – Coordinate packing notes and liaise with Finance to ensure timely payments of charges and duties. – Communicate with suppliers on missing or damaged goods. – Proactive Contract Management with 3rd Party Logistics providers. – Oversight responsibility for the day to day management of Logistics providers. . SKILLS: – Knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes and quality control. – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. – Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. – Proven track record of delivering tangible business results through the effective application of – Project Management methodologies and – Continuous Improvement techniques (Kaizen, LEAN, Six Sigma, PM). – Experience of stock control and inventory management and logistics. – Comprehensive knowledge of admin processes and standards. – Excellent communication, team working and leadership skills. – Ability to prioritise workload and delegate effectively. – Strong attention to detail. – Ability to multi-task and work under pressure. . QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: – A first degree from a reputable university. – Minimum of 5 years supply chain/logistics experience preferably within the FMCG, Retail or Hospitality space. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Senior CSI CPM Job at Ericsson Posted: 01 Sep 2014 04:52 PM PDT Job Title: Senior CSI CPM Company: Ericsson Location: Lagos, Nigeria . Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world. . Job Summary: – The Customer Project Manager is responsible for all project activities during the project phases, i.e. analysis, planning, execution, conclusion and handover. – Overall responsibility to achieve the project goals with respect to functions, time and budget and for the progress of the project. The CPM administrates plans, risk handling, resource issues and reports to the project sponsor. . Responsibilities & Tasks: – Manages the customer relation and the customer’s expectations and thus handle changes together with the requirements for the projects as described in the project specification. – Manages monitors and controls the supply of Hardware, Software and all services in accordance to contractual terms and conditions. – Builds up a Project Organization and ensure that it is adequate and cost effective by negotiating and obtaining acceptance for resources needed with the line organization within the Market Unit and CA Competence Centres – Ensures the documents necessary for the completion of the project are produced and archived according to RSSA’s directives. – Working in Core 3 in the contract fulfilment function emphasizing the sale of services. . Position Qualifications Core Competences: – Customer Project Manager experience or other senior management position in a project – Business knowledge and experience from negotiations on high level – Adequate Financial knowledge and experience to be applied within Contract Fulfilment and – Project Management functions – Preferable knowledge within GSM/CDMA/Fixed – Network technology – Very good understanding of IS/IT Tools, i.e. – SAP, Site handler, Business warehouse, MS Project. . Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements: – University degree within relevant area – Minimum 7 – 10 years working experience in – Project Management (Senior level) – EPM / ESPM Certified – PMP certified. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Chief Financial Officer Job at EY Posted: 01 Sep 2014 04:46 PM PDT Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Company: EY Location: Nigeria . EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. . Job description: Job purpose: – Ensure the application and effectiveness of the financial and accounting department – Day to day responsibilities – Supervision and guidance to financial and Accounting Dept – Relations with Banks – Credit lines and financing costs – Overall cash-flow and budget preparation and updating – Reporting of monthly results by sub management unit – Reporting of working capital by sub management unit – distribution of reports – Monthly balance sheet – Quarterly reporting – Year end reporting and closing. . Desired Skills and Experience Requirements: – Minimum 10 years relevant working experience – Degree in Accounting, Finance. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Assistant Manager, Budget & Expenditure Control Job at Airtel Nigeria Posted: 01 Sep 2014 04:42 PM PDT Job Title: Assistant Manager, Budget & Expenditure Control Company: Airtel Nigeria Location: Nigeria . Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many “firsts” in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus. . Job description: OAF/CAF expense analysis and processing accurately in a timely manner: – Ensure that all OAF/CAF are processed within 8 work hours of receipt and any OAF/CAF that is noncompliant is stamped returned within 8 work hours of receipt with an email to the recipient stating reasons for the return. – Budget Control and Validation including accuracy of budget codes: – Adherence to AOP/ F&F and ensure that there is no overspent without approval – Cost Controller: Service Cost: Ensure AOP/Revised AOP is strictly adhered to. Flash & Forecast reviewed and submitted promptly/ – Ensure the month end Business Review presentation submitted as per due date – Ensure compliance to FDOA: Ensure that OAFs are approved in line with FDOA and any violation of FDOA is escalated Violations – Ensure delivery of BPA Reports assigned as per BPA Calendar: – BPA Reports, Weekly update of CAF/OAF trackers; OAF/CAF Conversion to PO;CSD OPEX Tracker. . Desired Skills and Experience: – University Degree/HND in Accounting – Professional Examination stage 1 (ICAN/ACCA) – Use of Microsoft office Excel & Word – Use of Oracle for accounting would be an added advantage – Good communication and writing skills – Relevant 3- 5 years of varied experience in Finance preferable in a FMCG/Consumable/telecoms environment. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Associate Director - Corporate Finance Job at PricewaterhouseCoopers Posted: 01 Sep 2014 04:34 PM PDT Job Title: Associate Director – Corporate Finance Company: PricewaterhouseCoopers Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Finance / Accounting /Audit . PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. . Job Summary & Purpose: The Corporate Finance team has a very active deal pipeline and is executing mandates in the following areas: – Equity capital raising – Mergers & acquisitions – Debt advisory – Valuations – Financial modeling . Key Responsibilities: Lead Corporate Finance deal execution work-streams including but not limited to: – Transaction marketing materials (information memoranda, investor presentations, teasers, etc.) – Financial analysis (modeling, valuations, etc.) – Marketing of transactions to buyers / investors – Supervision of due diligence – Negotiations with buyers / investors – Coordination with other PwC teams involved in transaction – Assist in the origination effort – Drive the preparation of Corporate Finance marketing materials – Monitor industry / market trends and dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc – Prepare proposals and pitches – Build and nurture client relationships/leverage personal & professional networks – Manage and develop junior resources in the CF team – Prepare and deliver training – Manage junior team members during transaction execution and pitches – Supervise financial analysis. . Requirements: – Not less than 5 years relevant Corporate – Finance work experience – Experience in running sell-side / capital raising process – Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field – Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field (preferred) – Corporate Finance exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant transactions – Strong analytical skills – Fluency in financial modeling and valuations – Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous – Fluency in the English language is required. – Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous – Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust – Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills – Solid supervisory and team development skills. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Consultant - Business Recovery Services Job at PricewaterhouseCoopers Posted: 01 Sep 2014 04:21 PM PDT Job Title: Consultant – Business Recovery Services Company: PricewaterhouseCoopers Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Consultancy Finance / Accounting / Audit . PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. . Job Summary & Purpose: – To ensure effectiveness in engagement delivery and practice management through the application of technical know-how and general project management expertise required to engage and satisfy client needs. . Roles & Responsibilities: – Provide team leadership on small-to-medium size projects. – Provides technical guidance in applying PwC’s finance and accounting methodology in all engagements. – Assists in monitoring costs against budgets, preparation of bills and follows-up on bill collections. – Provides honest and timely feedback to staff. – Prepares high quality reports. – Assists in delivering training. – Maintains sound client relationships. – Participates in business development initiatives that will involve identifying appropriate opportunities for the firm. – Assists in the preparation of proposals that are consistent with the firm standards. – Communicates relationships to appropriate partners or leaders. . Requirements: Academic Qualification: Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration/ Economics or related field . Professional Qualification: – ACA, ACCA. . Experience: – 3 years work experience in the Finance/Treasury/ Accounts function in a reputable organisation. – Relevant BRS experience would be an added advantage. . Key Skills and Competencies: – Strong accounting technical skills. – Strong knowledge of both local (SAS) and – International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). – Skilled in corporate finance methodologies, financial risk management, forecasting and control. – Good knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures. – Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices. – Excellent interpersonal and people management skills. – Excellent team building skills. – Strong analytical and decision making skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills. – Strong reporting writing and presentation skills. – Strong project management skills. – Proficiency in the use of financial spreadsheet applications. – Ability to work within tight schedules and timelines. – Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple engagements and tasks. – Intuitiveness and attention to detail – Comfortable at dealing effectively with senior management and managers/staff. – Must be self motivated, able to work independently and willing to “roll-up their sleeves” to get the job done. – Must be an individual with a sound knowledge of finance and accounting who is also ready to broaden their skills in other solution sets. – Must be willing to travel. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Product Specialist Job at GE Oil & Gas Posted: 01 Sep 2014 03:54 PM PDT Job Title: Product Specialist Company: GE Oil & Gas Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Rivers, Nigeria Job Field: Engineering Oil and Gas / Energy . GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and helping to cure the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. . Role Summary/Purpose: The Project Specialist is responsible for defined work or projects with moderate complexity. In this role you will follow an individual work plan and meets day-to-day short-term objectives and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. . Essential Responsibilities: • Plan / coordinate activities across functions to fulfill customer orders and ensure customer satisfaction • Respond rapidly to technical and commercial queries from external customers and internal stakeholders • Ensure on-time delivery in accordance with contracts • Ensure Intercompany terms on Purchase orders are in accordance with the Law and terms of contract with the customer. • Understand and analyze customer order specifications, and communicate requirements to the extended project teams • Coordinate disposition of all non-conformances to contract requirements • Ensure quality control on all orders • Coordinate and organize Operations& Project reviews and Track Project KPI’s • Provide monthly report on all ongoing projects to the Chief operating officer (COO) • Review project reports and identify concerns raised by internal team and external customers • Support project teams to achieve Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) • Conduct market research analysis for new business initiatives within Oil &Gas. • Support localization efforts to help drive project execution • Coordinate with Finance and Project teams on Project Management Review to understand business growth through the analysis of revenue, cost and contribution margins • Maintain a weekly tracker for all orders • Timely communication of order status to external customers. . Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in a Project Management role) • At least 2 additional years of Project Management experience • A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required. • Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria. . Desired Characteristics: • Project experience in Oil & Gas industry. • High energy level – self-starter. • Microsoft suite proficiency. • Six Sigma training (GE employees only). • Sense of urgency in dealing with issues and tasks. • Leadership skills and ability to effectively operate in a matrix team / organization. • Ability to organize, assess, orchestrate, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables. • Presentation and Communication skills. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Aftermarket Support Engineer Job at GE Oil & Gas Posted: 01 Sep 2014 03:49 PM PDT Job Title: Aftermarket Support Engineer Company: GE Oil & Gas Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Rivers, Nigeria Job Field: Engineering Oil and Gas / Energy . Role Summary/Purpose: A Design Engineer within the Aftermarket Engineering team with a proven track record and experience in the Aftermarket Repair, maintenance, conversion / modification and testing requirements of Subsea Production and Intervention equipment. . Essential Responsibilities: • Interpret customer proposals and statement of requirements, through to final product design, build and test. • Ensure that equipment is reworked / refurbished in accordance with current Industry legislation. • Review/disposition survey reports. • Communicate with client representative on repair, detail design, test procedures, test equipment, technical data, maintenance, spares and alternate parts/assemblies. • Write Operating Service Procedures (OSP’s) for Field Service Manuals ensuring compliance with current best practices and ‘lessons-learned’ from previous projects. • Write and approve design verification packages for products/equipment to industry design codes and standards (API, NACE, ASME, ISO) • Work closely with Project management to prepare detailed quotations for engineering and workshop operations. • Provide engineering support to internal teams – Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management/Business Team and external suppliers. • Write and approve Operating Maintenance Procedures (OMP), Site Integration Test (SIT) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) procedures for Subsea equipment. • Check and approve rework layout and detail drawings. • Technical interface between company and client for ‘face to face’ project meetings.. • Liaise with Sales and Manufacturing departments and provide technical support as required . Qualifications/Requirements: • B.Eng Hons Mechanical Engineering or equivalent • Fully proficient with ePIMS database • Strong knowledge of materials, welding and heat treatment. • Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards and design codes. • Knowledge of Engineering design theory and manufacturing techniques. • An excellent communicator and have strong leadership skills. • Desire to provide world class service to customers by aligning global teams under the service platform. . Special Skills required: • Pro/Engineer experience. • Working knowledge of ASME drafting standards. • Knowledge of GD&T. • Manufacturing processes. . Desired Characteristics: Knowledge and experience pertaining to the following would be advantageous: • Strong SSPE, SWE, CDE & SSWE product line knowledge. • Offshore Operational activities relating to product deployment and intervention. • Knowledge of service maintenance procedures & processes • Solid Oil & Gas industry knowledge. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Graduate Trainee Job at KPMG Posted: 01 Sep 2014 03:43 PM PDT Job Title: Graduate Trainee Company: KPMG Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Graduate Jobs/Internships . KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory Services. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. . Qualification and Skills: – Must be below 26 years old. – Have a minimum of 5 O’ level credits (including English & Math) at ONE sitting. – Have a minimum of second class (upper division) degree at first degree. – Law graduates must have a minimum of second class (upper division) degree at first degree and at Law school. – About to complete or completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. – Show adaptability, willingness to learn new skills and commitment to exceptional delivery. – Have exceptional oral and written communication skills. – Be innovative and creative. – Be emotionally intelligent. . Experience and Background: – No Experience required, just a passion and enthusiasm. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Assistant Technologist Job at The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Posted: 01 Sep 2014 03:25 PM PDT Job Title: Assistant Technologist Company: The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Job Type: Full Time Qualification: OND BA/BSc/HND Vocational Location: Ekiti, Nigeria Job Field: Engineering . The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti aspires to become an institution of first choice recognized for providing critical opportunities for student success; acknowledged as a primary and engaged regional and global resource for entrepreneurial educational and best practices in mining and farming technology; and valued as a university where there are faculty, students, and professional staff who are active in integrating cutting-edge technology in multidisciplinary and disciplinary research. . Academic Qualification: – Required OND, ANIST, AIST – Application required only in relevant fields as stated in the attached document. . Other information: i. Applicants are advised to convert all their documents to PDF ii. Save their documents with their respective names e.g. Adebayo Ojo Application, Adebayo Ojo B.Sc etc. iii. Applicants are also advised to arrange all their certificates in one document and submit a single pdf file. iv. Applicants are to provide valid e-mail address and phone number of their referees. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Senior Lecturer Job at The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Posted: 01 Sep 2014 03:21 PM PDT Job Title: Senior Lecturer Company: The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Job Type: Full Time Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship Location: Ekiti, Nigeria Job Field: Education . Qualifications: a.) A minimum of Ph.D. in the relevant fields. b.) Must have at least ten (6) years of teaching and research experience in the University system or any comparable research institution. c.) Must show academic experience through publication in recognized local and international journals. d.) Must show academic leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract research grant from both local and international funding agencies. e.) Must be ready to lead various research groups within the department and the University as a whole. . Other Information: i.) Applicants are advised to convert all their documents to PDF ii.) Save their documents with their respective names e.g. Adebayo Ojo Application, Adebayo Ojo B.Sc etc. iii.) Applicants are also advised to arrange all their certificates in one document and submit a single pdf file. iv.) Applicants are to provide valid e-mail address and phone number of their referees. . The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti aspires to become an institution of first choice recognized for providing critical opportunities for student success; acknowledged as a primary and engaged regional and global resource for entrepreneurial educational and best practices in mining and farming technology; and valued as a university where there are faculty, students, and professional staff who are active in integrating cutting-edge technology in multidisciplinary and disciplinary research. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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