CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES VACANCIES, SATURDAY 17, MARCH 2012

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.

JOB TITLE:  HEAD OF UNIT AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
DEPARTMENT: Programming/Agriculture and Growth
LOCATION:   Abuja, Nigeria
REPORTS TO: Head of programs
DURATION:   24 months with the possibility of extension

JOB SUMMARY:
The HoU will be responsible for leading the strategic development and management of programs that economically empower vulnerable populations. The HoU will design and manage programs that address constraints to small-scale agriculture productivity and provide technical assistance to very poor farmers and their households to improve production and increase income. Interventions may also include strengthening of producer and processing groups household support in savings and lending as well as nutrition and supporting improved systems for public and private provision of inputs. The HoU will work in partnership with local civil society organizations and state agriculture development programs throughout the country.

The HoU will be responsible for overall management of agriculture and economic growth programs; will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement successful programs; and will represent CRS/Nigeria to multiple donors and the Government of Nigeria. The HoU will report to the Head of Programs and will maintain close liaison with relevant Regional Technical Advisors and the CRS All Africa Agriculture Team. The HoU will ensure adherence to CRS technical and program quality standards in implementation and the timely submission of all required deliverables to all donors.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCES:
1.Minimum Masters Degree in Agriculture. PhD highly preferred.
2.Minimum 10 years of international development experience with light to moderately complex projects.
3.Minimum 5 years managing significant USG-funded programs required. 4.Knowledge of key USG regulations including but not limited to USAID 22 CF Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations. 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits. OMS Circulars A-122. Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of states. local governments. and non-profits preferred.
5.Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
6.Proven experience in small and medium enterprise development. marketing and creating market linkages.
7.Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages required.
8.Demonstrated commitment to improving gender equality and gender responsiveness in programming and operations.
9 Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. Demonstrated capacity and experience with institutional strengthening of local civil society and government agencies.
10.Public relations skills required.
11.Proven ability to think strategically.
12.Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
13.Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
14.Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
15.Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations local church structures. and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
16.Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required. 17.Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.
18.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word. Excel and Outlook required.
19.Nigerian nationals preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should request for application forms from olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org  fill the forms and send back to the same address along with fl detailed

CV as attached MS Word documents. Completed applications should reach us before 5pm. 30 March, 2012. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered.

“CRS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualitied women are especially encouraged to apply”

DEADLINE: March 30, 2012.

JOBS at KNCV TB FOUNDATION, SATURDAY 17, MARCH 2012

POST TITLE: KNCV COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: International (Non Family Posting)
DUTY STATION:  Abuja, Nigeria

PURPOSE OF THE POST
The holder of this position will be responsible for managing the KNCV Country Office in Abuja providing overall managerial oversight for the implementation of KNCV projects of which the USAID funded TBCARE I project, for which KNCV is the lead partner, is the largest. The CR coordinates and works closely together with international technical partners in the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) implementing TBCARE  in Nigeria, other local technical partners, with the National i6 and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP) as beneficiary and the USAID country mission and other donor representations.

MAIN DUTIES
1  Represents KNCV in Nigeria as responsible manager for the KNCV Country Office
2.Is the official spokesperson for TBCARE I project in Nigeria and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders including the TBCARE I partners, NTBLNP and other implementing partners, KNCV and USAID country mission.
3.Provide strategic leadership and bears primary responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the project performance objectives. S/he is the leader 01 the KNCV’s TBCARE I project management team based at the KNCV’s office in Abuja.
4.Liaise with other USG and non USG organizations implementing T8 and TB/HIV activities to ensure coordination of this project with activities undertaken by such other partners. www.nigerianbestforum.com
5  Ensure tile coordination of logistical support in the implementation of T8 CARE project activities and the timely submission of reports to KNCV, the USAID mission and partners.
6.Monitor Implementation of TBCARE I project activities at all levels ensuring such activities are adequately implemented and ensure timely collection and reporting of required data.

PROFILE OF EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
1.An advanced degree in a health related field with qualifications in public health, or a related discipline, is required.
2.Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners.
Experience with managing a donor funded project, especially a USAID funded project, will be an added advantage.
3.At least five years of experience working with public health programmes in a developing country. Experience in the functioning of the public health sector and understanding of key TB control, and TB/H IV issues is desirable.
4.Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills. www.nigerianbestforum.com
5.Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
6.Ability and availability to travel within Nigeria and internationally as needed.

KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap. Or status as a disabled.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV and names of three (3) references to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation,  under subject “KNCV Country Representative Nigeria”  before 23rd March 2012. For further, information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please also see www.tbcarel.com  and www.tbcta.org

DEADLINE: March 23, 2012

Bottom of the Pyramid Marketer

Based in either Amsterdam, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Accra or Windhoek

PharmAccess Foundation

PharmAccess is a young, fast-growing, international, not-for-profit organization of Dutch origin. Our mission is to improve access to quality health care in low-income countries in Africa, through building sustainable health systems and applying innovative financing mechanisms. We establish public-private partnerships with local organizations and use an output-based approach.

PharmAccess was founded in 2001 and its key activities are currently focused on 10 African countries. Our head office is in Amsterdam (60 fte) and we have country offices in Tanzania, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia and Ghana (in total 40 fte). Our activities are financed by donors and clients, such as the Dutch ministry of Foreign Affairs, the World Bank, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), multinational corporations and the Rockefeller Foundation.

PharmAccess supports programs and offers services in several areas:

·         voluntary health insurance for low-income groups;

·         quality improvement, assurance and accreditation of clinics and hospitals;

·         support of corporate and national healthcare programs;

·         clinical and operational research programs.

PharmAccess co-initiated the Health Insurance Fund (HIF), the Investment Fund for Health in Africa (IFHA), the Medical Credit Fund (MCF) and SafeCare. These organizations form a cluster with a common heritage and shared vision, and together aim to achieve impact through a mix of innovation and implementation.

Job Description

As Bottom of the Pyramid Marketer you will be responsible for developing, planning and implementing innovative marketing programs in order to reach and stimulate our community target groups in Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania. We focus on organizing health insurance schemes for low income communities, providing affordable credit to healthcare facilities, and setting and maintaining standards of healthcare in resource poor settings. You will work with a small team of local marketers and will transfer essential knowledge and support them in their marketing activities. You will report to the Chief Marketing Officer.

Qualifications & Requirements

·        Relevant Bachelor’s degree in marketing or an equivalent, preferably complemented with education in areas as marketing research, communications or media planning, and business administration

·        A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in consumer marketing, of which at least 2 years among low income consumers in a developing country

·        Experience in creating marketing strategy and implementation plans, managing marketing activities and monitoring and evaluating marketing outcomes

·         Track record as an excellent results-driven, hands-on manager

·         Ability to guide and stimulate a group of people with a diversity of cultural and professional backgrounds

·         Ability to work independently

·         Excellent verbal and written command of English

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interact in an environment with multiple stakeholders

·         Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including PowerPoint

·         Affinity with our mission and objectives

·         Willingness to travel

PharmAccess Offers

PharmAccess offers an excellent job opportunity in a dynamic international environment with solid terms and conditions conform to industry standards. PharmAccess has a fulltime workweek of 40 hours, a collective pension scheme and a collective health insurance. We offer 25 vacation days a year based on a fulltime employment agreement.

How to apply

Suitable candidates can send their CV and cover letter in English to recruitment@pharmaccess.org mentioning Bottom of Pyramid Marketer.


PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WHEN YOU DO NOT FULLY MEET THE DEMANDS

VACANCIES IN NIGERIA, ICT COMPANY, FRIDAY 16, MARCH 2012

VACANCIES
We are a well established and fast growing ICT Company offering wide range of ICT products and services. We are expanding our operations and strengthening our workforce by offering opportunity to qualified and suitable candidates in the following positions:

SALES PROMOTERS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess a minimum OND in relevant discipline with a minimum of upper credit
Candidates with SSCE (Senior Secondary School Certificate) are eligible to apply but must have obtained at least 6 credits including English and Mathematics
Minimum of 1 year relevant working experience in any reputable company
Candidates must be computer literate
Candidates must be below 30 years

QUALITIES AND SKILLS:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Result oriented
Strong analytical skills
Good selling skills

TECHNICIANS
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a minimum OND in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science with a minimum of upper credit
Candidates with SSCE (Senior Secondary School Certificate) are eligible to apply but must have obtained at least 6 credits including English and Mathematics
Possession of relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage
Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
Candidates must be computer literate
Candidates must be below 30 years

QUALITIES AND SKILLS:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Sound analytical skills
Ability to troubleshoots and repair computers, printers and servers
Expected to have planning scheduling and maintenance ability.

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should email CVs to: recruit.worldclass@gmail.com and state the position applied for as the subject of the email not later than 27th March, 2012 from the date of this advert.

LATEST CAREERS, BUSINESS MAGAZINE, FRIDAY 16, MARCH 2012

Vacancies exist in a very vibrant business magazine for the following positions:

1. EDITOR
2. STAFF WRITERS
3. REPORTERS/CORRESPONDENTS

Positions 1 – 3: Must have relevant experiences with a minimum qualification of OND/Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication/English Language or any other related discipline.

4. HEAD OF ADVERTS
5. ADVERT EXECUTIVES
6. SALES/CIRCULATION MANAGER
7. IT EXPERTS
8. COMPUTER OPERATORS
9. GRAPHIC ARTISTS
10. ACCOUNTS OFFICERS
11. P.A TO THE CHAIRMAN

POSITIONS 4 – 11: Must have relevant experiences with a minimum qualification of OND/Diploma in Sales/Marketing, Accounting and IT operations; with a good command of English language. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applications with detailed CV/credentials must be submitted within 2 weeks of this advert to:
P. O. Box 759,
Marina, Lagos State

DEADLINE: March 27, 2012.

SWIFT ASSET SECURITY RECRUITS, FRIDAY 16, MARCH 2012

SWIFT ASSET SECURITY RECRUITS

An indigenous Assets security company with office in lagos now in need of sales executives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• OND, BSc & HND with upper credit or 2.1 in any discipline
• Must not be more than 26  years of age as at 31 Dec. 2011
• Previous experience in sales will be an added advantage
• Have an excellent communication skill
• Must be a team player

HOW TO APPLY
To apply kindly send your Resume to info@swiftassetsecurity.com with the Ref code: SE/BBM/12 as subject.

DEADLINE: 23 March, 2012.

BANK VACANCIES, BOSAK MICROFINANCE, FRIDAY 16, MARCH 2012

The passion to work with BOSAK MFB reflects from the corporate philosophy vision “To be the leading Micro-finance Institution committed to providing unparalleled customer service by remodeling values through the contribution of cutting edge technology and highly motivated employees’’. Our bank is committed to developing its people, so if you join us, you can look forward to excellent training and career development opportunities. To join the BOSAK Micro-finance Bank limited team.

JOB TITLE: LOAN OFFICER
LOCATION: LAGOS

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opportunities for professional development within the organization – on the job training, on and off-site training programs.
Performance based reward system – Competitive salaries and employee friendly services.
Attract/retain best people

 Enhanced remuneration amongst the best in the industry.
Employee Empowerment to make decisions.
To reach our organizational goal we are committed to building an open and rewarding environment where all of our employees can take business specific decisions thereby realizing their potential. We prize people who are very passionate and who can work effectively with other co-employees on the job to deliver our on our promise and brand.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
25 years or less.
Required Experience Entry Level
Female applicants are preferred
OND/HND in any related field.
Relevant Experience in Loan Packaging/Disbursement is an added advantage.

TO APPLY
Send your resume to recruitment@bosakmfb.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11th April, 2012

NIGERIA – EXAMINATION SERVICES MANAGER

 

The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of an ‘Examination Services Manager ‘ based in Abuja.
For more info regarding the job, please download and read through the ‘role profile’ document below.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
This post is responsible for the operational management of Exams in Abuja and Kano. The post holder will manage 1) the expansion the IELTS business in Nigeria and 2) growth in schools examinations and other examinations in central and northern Nigeria while ensuring quality standards are met.

HOW TO APPLY?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the  application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.

Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Completed applications should be sent via email to: Gposts@ng.britishcouncil.org

DEADLINE: 19 March 2012.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.

CLICK LINK AND APPLY
http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies.htm

NIGERIA VACANCIES, PZ CUSSONS, FRIDAY 16, MARCH 2012

ENERGY MANAGER
ALL BUSINESS UNITS – ALL STATES

THE ROLE: ENERGY MANAGER: The successful candidate will be required to:
Maintain a reliable electrical supply on site with minimal power outages
Ensure maximum plant availability/ uptime
Establish service agreements with suppliers to improve reliability and minimize downtime.
Establish and carry out maintenance schedules to minimize impact i.e. during low demand periods
Review critical spares holding
Review and redefine the control philosophy using both manual and automatic systems to match supply with demand.
Develop communication/control system for pick up and drop off of large plant loads.
Effective communication with the site operating units (OU’s) to manage load demand
Develop a comprehensive understanding of site load profile so as to more closely match the generating capacity to the demand.
Develop a strategy for standby options in the event of unplanned breakdowns and loss of gas.

THE PERSON: The Right candidate must
Have knowledge of gas and diesel generation sets in standalone (island) operation
Have electromechanical qualifications
Have Knowledge of power demand and distribution.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

CLOSING DATE: 30 Mar 2012

CLICK LINK AND APPLY
http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/

The Old 89ers: Jeff Mangum Live

http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/

Learning to Play Magic:The Gathering

The last time we spoke, I was getting interested in Magic: The Gathering -- since then I've gone all in.

Thinking about some of the reasons I like it:

1) It appeals to my OCD tendencies in a few ways,

a) My collecting gene
b) The stats (mainly on the cards -- using them to predict optimal strategies)
c) The time spent not playing the game but thinking about the game (deck building, deck tweaking, thinking about the synergies between cards, thinking about the strategies behind different decks / cards, etc)

2) The challenge of game play and the challenge of the learning curve

3) The Flavor of the world of Magic and the art of the cards (c'mon, how can you not love a Zombie called "Farbog Boneflinger")

I've been playing online exclusively through two different products:

1) MTG: Duels of the Planeswalkers -- This is the first product I bought. It's available for $9.95 for XBOX live, PS, and Steam for PC (my choice). This is a slick-shiny interfaced, arcade style version of Magic. I used this product to learn the basics of game play (playing against computer AI). I'm glad I started with this product to learn (for reasons I'll explain below), but ultimately, it's pretty limited in my opinion for one main reason; the lack of deck building. Although you do unlock some additional cards through game-play giving some ability for deck modification, you can't build a card collection and participate in ground-up deck creation with this game. It wasn't more than a week before I moved on to...

2) Magic:The Gathering Online (MTGO) -- This is where all the action is. For $9.99 you get an account and can download the client. You also get about 300 playable cards (common and uncommon) two "event tickets" (the currency of the game, each ticket is essentially the equivalent of $1), one booster pack, and some Planeswalker cards / decks.)
MTGO hosts all kinds of tournaments and casual game play formats. There is a marketplace where you can buy and sell individual cards. There is a store to buy more event tickets and boosters, and more. Coming from the Planeswalkers game, the interface seems really clunky and non-intuitive (especially when you play your first game), but it isn't long before you settle into it.
I've only played casual "constructed format" games thus far. I was pretty nervous playing the first time (especially since I didn't really understand the game play mechanics of the MTGO interface) and was promptly blown out. I didn't fare any better in game two. After getting killed the second time, I took a lot of care to really build a deck where the cards worked together synergistically. I went to the marketplace and started buying single cards (quite inexpensive online; you can get about 100 commons for 1 event ticket, 50 uncommons for 1 ticket, or a half-dozens rares). Long story short, my mono-black Zombie / Vampire deck went on to win 7 of the next 10 games.
Ultimately, I feel that I'll gravitate to the "Limited" format (ex: Booster Draft) once I gain a little more experience and knowledge. For now though, I'm having fun building and tweaking decks (without spending much money on the high-dollar cards).

Anyway, let me know if you guys feel like dropping ten bucks and geeking out with me (both of the products above let you play against your friends). I'll give you more details and will show you the basics. FUNz!

EXECUTIVE JOBS IN RETAILING STORE, WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

EXECUTIVE JOBS IN A RETAILING STORE

Our client, a newly established Retailing Outfit (specializing in a gift items) located in Abuja requires for immediate employment professional and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

1. SHOP MANAGER
This person must be a graduate, who has had not less than 8 years working experience and 3 years of it must have been either as a manager or in management in a retail store, supermarket or departmental store. This candidate must also be computer literate.

2. SUPERVISOR
This person must be a graduate, who has had not less than 5 years working experience and 2 years of it must have been either as a supervisor in a retail store, supermarket or http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/ departmental store. This candidate must also be a computer literate.

REMUNERATION
Salaries are very competitive and commensurate with the industry standard. Residency in Abuja will definitely be an advantage

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application letter, most recent payslip record and a detailed CV, with contact telephone numbers and e-mail address within two weeks of this publication to:

The Recruiter
Edensr003@yahoo.com

ELECTRICIAN (OND HOLDERS) JOBS, WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

JOB REFERENCE:       ET 12
POSITION:      ELECTRICIAN-HOUSING DEPT
DEPARTMENT: HOUSING

JOB DETAILS:
THE JOB:
ü Carry out installation and maintenance services of housing electrical systems
ü Respond promptly to emergency repair calls http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/
ü Implement adequate safety procedures while carrying out maintenance services

THE PERSON:
ü   Should be able to ride a Motor Cycle
ü Should be able to work promptly under pressure

QUALIFICATION:
ü WAEC Technical /City & Guilds Certificate
                OR
ü OND in Electrical Engineering

Experience:  3 yrs Industrial Experience.

Apply:  on or before March 19th, 2012

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/fmnplc/apply.aspx?job_id=127

VACANCIES at GOLDEN PASTA COMPANY, WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

JOB REFERENCE: TPM 12
POSITION:        TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT:      GOLDEN PASTA COMPANY

JOB DETAILS:     

DUTIES:
Drive the implementation of TPM best practice master plan
Establish and monitor the company loss and waste structure and drive continuous improvement projects.
Drive 5S and good house keeping in the entire factory
Drive focused improvement programme
Support product quality through full implementation of TPM quality maintenance pillar activities.
Support Safety, Health and Environment through full implementation of TPM safety, health and environment pillar activities.

REQUIREMENTS:
B.Sc/HND in Mechanical Engineering
5 SSCE credits including English Language and Mathematics
Minimum of 5 years past qualification experience in similar position in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication/interpersonal skills. http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/

REMUNERATION: Competitive and well above industry average.

APPLY: on or before 20th March, 2012

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/fmnplc/apply.aspx?job_id=128

LOGISTICS AND COURIER COMPANY JOBS (104 LOCATIONS), WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

VACANCIES

We are a First Class Transport, Logistics and Courier Company with operations in more than 27 States and 104 locations in Nigeria and West Africa. With more than 35 years of experience in these businesses, we are embarking on a new phase of expansion and we require the services of goal oriented, aggressive and energetic qualified personnel as OPERATIONS MANAGERS

• Do you have at least 5 years experience in Marketing in a Banking Institution?
• Are you ALSO a Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineer?
• Do you want an exciting career in Logistics/Transportation?
• Are you ready for an attractive salary with extra income from meeting targets?

Then this advert is for you

QUALIFICATIONS
- First degree in Mechanical/Automobile/ Electrical Engineering would be desirable
- Must have at least 5 years post NYSC experience in Marketing in a Banking Institution
- Must be computer literate http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/
- MBA will be an added advantage
- Professional Certificate in Transport/Logistics would help

ATTRIBUTES
- Must be target driven, very dogged and a goal getter
- Must be creative and a self motivated individual
- Must have strong leadership skills
- Must have good business development & marketing skills
- Excellent customer service skills, including conflict and crisis management
- Ability to work under little or no supervision

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their CV to recruitmentjob.now2012@gmail.com within 2 weeks of this publication.
(Please do not waste your time applying if you don’t meet the above specifications)

DEADLINE: 26th March 2012

VACANCIES at ODUDUWA UNIVERSITY, WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

 

ODUDUWA UNIVERSITY
(Licensed by The FGN No. 38)
IFE/IBADAN EXPRESSWAY, ROUNDABOUT, IPETUMODU,
PMB 5533, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE
Website: www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng Email: info@oduduwauniversity.edu.org
Tel: 08056565656 http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/

VACANCIES FOR PH.D HOLDERS
- Do you have Ph.D in any of
• Mass Comm.,
• Accounting,
• Physics,
• Chemical Sciences,
• Computer Sciences

Those with M.Sc/M. Phil need not apply

We pay FGN salary plus 10%
Those who had been interviewed before need not apply.

GULF TREASURE LIMITED LATEST JOBS, WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

JOB TITLE: HEAD OF SALES (FEMALE)

REFERENCE: GTHOS/1201

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the ideal candidate will have 5-7 years demonstrable experience in a similar organization, selling related products. S/he will have managerial (including planning), interpersonal communication, written and spoken English. Ability to take an organized approach and hard evidence of entrepreneurial spirit are all highly valued. S/he must be able to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions required to identify and capture opportunities in the market. S/he is to oversee the overall day-to-day marketing activities in the company and manage performance of the marketing team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instilling a market/ customer satisfaction ethos throughout the business
Researching, reporting, and developing on external or new businesses/opportunities
Developing the marketing strategy and plan in conjunction with the executive chairman.
Managing the customer journey (CRM) http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/ Preparing and submitting detail company monthly sales report, competitors’ strategies/activities and making suggestions/proposals on counter measures to the executive chairman.
Providing team leadership to the sales/marketing team, and overseeing all sales/marketing activities, ensuring adherence to budget control and quality service delivery to the customers
Identify areas of improvement in the company, and assist in creating and implementing solutions.
Provide constructive feedback to the sales team, and track sales report statistics and report on status of pending and existing contracts.
Any other assigned task.

POSITION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must possess a B.Sc. Marketing, Business Administration or any other qualification relevant to the advertised position
Possession of MBA will be an added advantage
Candidate must have at least seven years relevant experience in petroleum marketing and or in developing and capturing market share for a mass consumer product.

SKILLS
In-depth understanding of sales and marketing techniques
A strong inspiring coach, with highly developed skills in teaching, leading and generating the confidence and capability to delegate.
A matured sales professional capable of relating with wide range of persons while espousing dispassionate and objective views.
Sound interpersonal, persuasive and technical skills combined with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to manage and prioritize a busy work load.
Must be self motivated, ambitious and a quick learner.
Excellent organization, communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to build and maintain successful relationships in order to increase revenue and develop market share.
Good understanding of the company’s products and services with in-depth understanding of the oil and gas industry.
Experience in using IT tools and related software.

TO APPLY
You are invited to express your interest in this position by sending a CV and covering letter with salary expectations, to career@gulftreasures.org quoting the job title as your subject. CV and covering letter must be sent on or before 26th March 2012.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN IBADAN IITA, WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY (2-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

DUTIES
Successful candidate will among other things:
Assist with planning and organising of meetings within and outside of Nigeria;
Communicate with project staff and partners in other countries;
Compile inputs and prepare other reports for donors
Prepare presentations and budgets;
Establish and maintain different databases for the project;
Search the internet for IPM relevant news such as upcoming events, pest outbreaks, new publications etc;
Identify, draft and upload new postings on the SP-IPM website;http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/
Assist in the compilation of materials for publications;
Liaise with IITA’s support units such as Publishing, Travel Office, Procurement, Computer Help Desk etc;
Carry out day to day secretarial duties and other assignments as may be assigned by the Supervisor;

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
B.Sc in Business Administration with 3 years working experience or HND in Secretarial Studies/Administration with 5 years working experience.
The ideal candidate must
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and internet-based search engines
Have experience in the production of information materialshttp://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/ Display excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people in a multicultural setting
Demonstrate ability to take initiative and work satisfactorily with minimum supervision
Working experience in an international organization is desirable
Knowledge of HTML is an asset

REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 26/03/12) from the date of this publication. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

GOLDEN PASTA COMPANY RECENT JOBS, WEDNESDAY 14, MARCH 2012

JOB REFERENCE: FM 12
POSITION:              FLEET MANAGER
DEPARTMENT:      GOLDEN PASTA COMPANY

JOB DETAILS:
DUTIES:
Ensure all vehicles in the fleet are tracked by GPS and movements monitored
Ensure all preventive and curative maintenance procedures are carried out as outlined by policy.
Ensure compliance with government regulations on vehicle safety and standards.
Monitor fuel consumption for all vehicles par Nigeria. http://vacancynig-glamourandstyle.blogspot.com/

 Liaising with government agencies in relation to transportation NPF, FRSC,VIO.

REQUIREMENTS:
B.Sc/HND in Mechanical Engineering/Transport Technology.
5 SSCE credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar job preferably in a Haulage/logistics environment.
Good communication/interpersonal skills.

APPLY: on or before 20th March, 2012

CLICK LINK TO APPLY

Jobs Today

Microsoft Nigeria 2012 Positions: Services Executive, Architects (7)


Job Category: Services Consulting Location: Nigeria, Nigeria –
Non Location Specific Job ID: 786745 Product: (Not Product Specific)
Division: (Not Division Specific) Individuals in Professional Services
Sales are...




Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) Recruitment 2012 (30 Massive Positions)






The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified several positions for hire
across the different directorates in the organization. Potential applicants
for Information Technology (IT) specific vacancies (from graduate entry
level...





Nationwide Pharmaceutical Company Recruitment 2012 - Various Posts





A dynamic pharmaceutical company with a very strong in the market place,
due to introduction of new products and reorganization needs competent
individuals who are self motivated and result oriented to fill the
vacancies in its...




FHI 360: Accountant: Lagos, Kano, Edo, Bauchi, Enugu, Abuja (6 States)



FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous,
evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health,
nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and
research. FHI...




Technical Officer (Special Projects) Jobs at FHI 360





Job Title: Technical Officer, Special Projects Locations: Kano, Crossriver,
Abuja Description The Technical Officer – Special projects will provide
technical and programmatic support to implement high quality prevention,
care and...




Technical Officer Jobs (Monitoring and Evaluation)





Technical Officer Jobs (Monitoring and Evaluation) at FHI 360 FHI 360 is a
global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach.
Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education,...




Technical Officer (Logistics) Recruitment at FHI 360





FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous,
evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health,
nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and
research. FHI...




Human Resource Manager Vacancy



REQUIREMENTS: Coaching Facilitation Presentation Communication Process
development, analysis and problem solving. Advanced project management
skills. Basic knowledge of finance principles, risk management and...




10 Things to Look for in a New Job Opportunity





Are you considering leaving your present job for a new opportunity that has
come your way? Think before you leap. The offer may sound tempting but the
smart thing to do is to do a little research, a background check on the...




Top 15 Characteristics of a Good Leader






A good leader is not defined by his/ her physical strength. On the contrary
a good leader is defined by the strength of character. A leader literally
connotes to a ruler but there is a thin line which separates the two. A
ruler... ...

INTERACTIVE SESSION 2011/2012 EXAMINATION VENUES

S/N	VENUE	NUMBER ALLOCATED	APPLICATION RANGE
1.	EDUCATION STUDENTS
	FAC. OF SCIENCE: FSC HALL GROUND FLOOR	ALL EDUCATION STUDENTS BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS PHYSICS and ALL DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND MASS COMMUNICATION	ALL NUMBERS 350 30
	ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ECONOMICS , PUBLIC ADMIN STUDENTS
2.	DLI HALL DLI NEW BUILDINGS DLI NEW BUILDING I: GROUND FLOOR:  ROOM 1                                 ROOM 2                                 ROOM 3 FIRST FLOOR:       ROOM 1                                  ROOM 2	500 100 100 100                        250 250	8483-8983 8984-9084 9085-9185 9186-9285 9286-9536 9537-9787
	SECOND FLOOR:   ROOM 1                ROOM 2 DLI NEW BUILDING II: GROUND FLOOR: ROOM 1                                ROOM 2                                ROOM 3 FIRST FLOOR:      HALL                                         SECOND FLOOR: ROOM 1	250 250 100 100 100 360 360	9788-10038 10039-10289 10290-10390 10391-10491 10492-10592 10593-10953 10954-11314
3.	MULTIPURPOSE HALL: A B C	800 500 400	11315-12115 12116-12616 12617-13016
4.	FAC. OF SCIENCE: THEATRE 009 THEATRE 026 ROOM E 303 ROOM E 304	120 220 120 120	13017-13137 13138-13358 13359-13479 13480-13600
5.	FSS HALL: GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR	250 250	13601-13850 13851-14101
6.	FAC. OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE HALL	600	14102-14702
7.	CREATIVE ARTS THEARTRE CREATIVE THEARTRE CLASSROOMS 1 & 2	240 180	14703-14942 14943-15123
8.	EDUCATION AUDITORIUM DIPLOMA HALL EDUCATION	250 250	15124-15374 15375-15625
9.	FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMIN NEW BUILDING  ROOM 11 ROOMS 12 ROOM 13 ROOM 14	100 100 100 100	15626-15726 15727-15827 15828-15928 15929-16028

Applicants are requested to come with the following to the Examination venues:

(a) Two (2) Recent Passport Photographs same as the one used in the application form Application Acknowledgement Card.
(b) HB Pencils
(c) Erasers
(d) Non-scientific calculators
(e) Application Acknowledgement Card.

LATEST VACANCIES AT GOOGLE, MONDAY 12, MARCH 2012

Google is not a conventional company, and we don’t intend to become one. True, we share attributes with the world’s most successful organizations – a focus on innovation and smart business practices comes to mind – but even as we continue to grow, we’re committed to retaining a small-company feel. At Google, we know that every employee has something important to say, and that every employee is integral to our success. We provide individually-tailored compensation packages that can be comprised of competitive salary, bonus, and equity components, along with the opportunity to earn further financial bonuses and rewards. Googlers thrive in small, focused teams and high-energy environments, believe in the ability of technology to change the world, and are as passionate about their lives as they are about their work.

JOB TITLE: TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE
LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
JOB ID: 2548644

JOB DESCRIPTION
THE AREA: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We’re driven by Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

THE ROLE: Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure
Technical Program Managers are the core of managing Google’s continued growth. As the first Technical Program Manager based in Africa, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. Specifically you will be responsible for driving the progress of various initiatives focused on infrastructure. These include helping Universities strengthen their ICT services, working between ISPs and IXPs to increase peering agreements, managing Google infrastructure deployments and lots, lots more.
Ideally coming from a senior operations & infrastructure engineering background you will have gained extremely strong business project management skills and have great judgement when it comes to evaluating infrastructure challenges and implied cost or engineering efforts. Based in Lagos, Nigeria you will be expected to travel frequently within Africa and to our offices in Zurich and California. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage technical projects or programs, working closely with external partners, Google engineers and technical staff to design and launch infrastructure projects.
Gather requirements and define the scope of the project. Find resources, manage resource allocation for projects. Develop a plan and schedule, with well-defined milestones.
Manage communication of progress/status within the core team and external to the team (customers, partners, etc); escalate issues as necessary. 

REQUIREMENTS:
Computer Science degree or equivalent experience. Masters or PhD preferred.
Experience managing multiple international projects and people acting as a technical lead.
Proven ability to work on assignments that require data evaluation, recommendation development, and decision making.

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.google.com/jobs/application/application?loc=afr&action=add&job=Technical%20Program%20Manager,%20Infrastructurvacancynig-glamourandstyle.com

Not later than 30th March, 2012.

HEALTH REFORM FOUNDATION OF NIGERIA (HERFON) VACANCIES, MONDAY 12, MARCH 2012

The Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) is an independent national membership, (non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious) organization developed by a group of reform minded people in response to the deplorable Health status of the country. The main purpose of the organization is to define reform agendas within the health sector in Nigeria, Independently or in collaboration with government and other key stakeholders, using advocacy as its main approach. HERFON has Its Headquarters in Abuja and has established Zonal offices with presence in all 36 states and the FCT.

JOB TITLE: SENIOR ADVOCACY OFFICER
LOCATION: Abuja
REFERENCE NO: H2/SAO/2011

RESPONSIBILITY
The position holder is expected to lead and manage all advocacy activity, undertaken for health sector reform. She/he will frame discussions on Identify health issues, build a consensus with like-minded stakeholders and partners, attract resources and effectively seize and create opportunities to move reform forward
Ability to speak more than one Nigerian Language fluently is a plus
Familiarize her/himself with all HERFON Programmes and activities
Identify demand and supply side advocacy priorities within the health sector.
Identify and engage potential partners to achieve advocacy goals.
Perform regular assessments of the external political environment for strategic management of opportunities and threats.
Develop Advocacy guidelines and curriculum on Advocacy capacity-building for HERFON members and partners
Develop and/or acquire advocacy tools for engagement of policymakers
Develop core advocacy messages for media dissemination

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an advanced degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Biological Sciences
Demonstrable track record of health sector advocacy
Must have demonstrable skill In written and interpersonal communications, as well as public speaking
At least two years’ experience in handling the media preferred. Must have a working knowledge of the policy formulation process, political economy mapping and communicating for change
At least 5 years post-qualification experience in the health sector preferred Must be a self-starter and a team player
Must be energetic and have a passion for Health Reformvacancynig-glamourandstyle.com

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Applications should be submitted in the form of (1) an application letter for the desired position, and (2) a comprehensive CV stating, among others, candidate’s full names, date of birth, state of origin, schools attended, qualifications obtained with dates, previous working experience with detailed job description, contact and location addresses, email address, names and addresses of two referees. These should be sent to us by email at healthreformfoundationofnigeria@yahoo.com or recruitment@herfon.org .The ‘subject’ line of the email must be the title of the position being applied for.

Applications not sent in this format will not be processed.

Not later than 23rd March, 2012.

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME, NDDC – 2012, MONDAY 12, MARCH 2012

NDDC is accepting applications for its 2012 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, NDDC is embarking on Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the current Administration as well as compete globally in various professional fields.

The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:
Engineering
Medicine
Computer Science/Technology
Geology
Geosciences
Environmental Sciences
Graduate Pilot Training
Agriculture

Applicants must have gained Post Graduate admission into a recognized University abroad.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those  wishing to undertake a master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.
Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a foreign University.
Bond of good conduct from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan.
- a. Member of National Assembly
- b. Chairman of the LGA.
- c.  First class traditional ruler.
- d. High Court Judge
Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the award.

MODE OF APPLICATION
1.) Application must be made On-line at the Commission’s website: (www.nddc.gov.ng) with the following attachments:
Recent passport photograph
Local Government identification letter.
Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas University.
Relevant Degrees from recognized University.
2.) Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.
3.) Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.
4.) All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website. (www.nddc.gov.ng)

Applicants who might have admission challenges should contact:
Director, Education Health and Social Services (NDDC)

CLICK LINK FOR MORE DETAILS
http://nddc.gov.ng/scholarship/index2_sub.htmlvacancynig-glamourandstyle.com

All completed applications must be submitted on or before 23rd March, 2012

RECEPTIONIST – APM TERMINALS, APAPA, LAGOS, NIGERIA

RECEPTIONIST – APM TERMINALS, APAPA, LAGOS, NIGERIA

COMPANY
APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria’s largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join the global team at APM Terminals Apapa and contribute to the success of the organization. The position reports to the Administrative Supervisor.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Welcomes visitors, determines nature of business & announces to appropriate personnel.
Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments.
Dealing with incoming and outgoing mails, faxes, post and courier shipments.
Provision of timely & accurate administrative support to maintain day to day efficiencies in the office. Liaising with clients, suppliers, vendors and other staff as appropriate.
Manages meeting room administration and use. vacancynig-glamourandstyle.com
Manage the Management team offices and ensure safety of its properties and neatness of the environment.
Assists with the arrangement of social events, logistics and transportation.
Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow and filing.
Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information.
Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.
Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.

YOUR PROFILE
University degree in Humanities, Business or related field.
Requires at least one year of progressively more responsible administrative work experience.
High drive and interest in taking on new task.
A high level of understanding of office procedures is essential.
Fluent in English; both written and spoken.
Well-organized, timely and persistent.
Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of co-workers and individuals.
Must be able to handle matters of company business with confidentiality and integrity.
Must be able to use various office machines, such as copy machine, fax machine, Binding Machine etc.
Must have sound knowledge & ability to use a multi-line telephone system.

WE OFFER
A truly international working environment in a modern working location
Value and team-based leadership
An open and engaging working environment
A wide range of international career opportunities
Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
Competitive compensation packages

APPLICATION
This position is a local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 30/March/2012.

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.maersk.com/Career/Vacancies/Pages/Vacancies.aspx?Region=1&Country=0&Company=0&JobFunction=0&JobNumber=62588

Armed Robbers Attack Commercial Bus, Rape 18 Passengers

Eighteen women aboard a commuter luxury bus were reportedly raped in the wee hours of yesterday armed bandits few kilometres from Okene, Kogi State. The victims, comprising single and married women, were among passengers in the ill-fated bus with a Lagos registration number XM753 AKD, operated by a popular transport company (name withheld by us), which was travelling from Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, to Abuja, when the incident occurred at about 2.am.
One of the victims, who narrated the episode to Daily Sun, said the journey had been smooth from Port Harcourt till a short distance from Okene, when they ran into an ambush laid by the robbers.


“I was asleep when suddenly, I heard the sound of gunshots. The robbers shot at the driver’s side in a bid to force the vehicle to a halt. It was then I realised that they had barricaded the road with logs of wood. Then, they ordered all of us to disembark and marched us into the bush.

After dispossessing us of our money and other valuable items, then, they raped all the women in the bus, numbering about 18, one after the other. It was a traumatic experience which lasted for about three hours,”, one of the female victims who declined giving her name recounted.
Daily Sun learnt that it was indeed a pathetic scene as some of the female victims who could not conceal their pains wept profusely as they narrated their ordeal when the bus arrived its terminal at the Utako district of Abuja at about 10 am yesterday.
Kogi State police spokesman, ASP Okasanmi Ajayi, however, said the incident was not officially reported at the command. “I have made contacts to the various police divisions, but there is no record of the incident,” he told Daily Sun on phone.

Culled from : Daily Sun

---

vacancynig-glamourandstyle.com

BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Deny Kidnapping, Killings of Sokoto Hostages

The men arrested in the aftermath of Thursday’s botched attempt to free two abducted foreigners in Sokoto have told security agents why they killed their victims.

British Chris McManus and Italian Franco Lamolinara were killed by the suspects as Nigerian soldiers and the British Special Boat Squad (SBS) stormed a house in Sokoto to rescue the foreign engineers.

They had been in captivity since their abduction inBirnin Kebbi,the Kabbi State capital, last May.

Five men were arrested in connection with the abduction and killing of the duo.

Among them is Abu Muhammed believed to be the ring leader of the group and a factional leader of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

They were moved to Abuja yesterday by security agents for interrogation.

The suspects,sources said, told their interrogators that they were under instruction of their leaders to shoot the hostages whenever they came under any threat from security agents.

One of the suspects was quoted as having said : “We had a standing instruction to kill the hostages immediately we sight security agents around the building.

“We were to kill the hostages since we were not sure of being alive after an encounter with security men.”

However, a faction of the sect yesterday denied involvement in the abduction and eventual murder of the Briton and Italian.

According to an international cable television, a source informed that an un-named Boko Haram spokesman called a Nigerian journalist in Sokoto to tell him that the Islamic group had no hand in the incident.

The cable television stated that the Boko Haram faction spokesman claimed that they had never been involved in kidnapping and would never do it for the purposes of extortion. It maintained that for now, bombing its targets remained its major strategy and had no intention of changing it.

Senior security sources yesterday said a desperate call by a Boko Haram member during a gun battle with Abu Mohammed and others in Zaria might have led to the retaliatory killing of the hostages in Sokoto.

Investigation by our correspondent revealed that the Thursday operation was coordinated by the State Security Service (SSS) and the military in conjunction with British secret agents.

It was gathered that it had been difficult to locate the whereabouts of the hostages in the last 10 months because their captors kept relocating them at the slightest suspicion of security tracking.

The SSS,it was gathered, however, recorded a breakthrough when it located Abu Mohammed and some other leaders of the sect in Zaria , Kaduna State.

A reliable source said: “Those arrested in connection with the abduction and killing of the hostages have been moved to Abuja for interrogation. I mean Abu Mohammed and four others.

“They are being quizzed to know their motive, why the hostages were killed and the Al-Qaeda connection. This probe has international dimension to it because Britain and Italy will want to ascertain why their citizens were targets.”

Giving an insight into the operation ,the source said : “The operation to free the hostages was conducted in Zaria and Sokoto.

“Having established that Abu Mohammed faction abducted the hostages, the SSS conducted a comprehensive investigation which led to the uncovering of his hideout in Zaria on Tuesday. While he was in Zaria , this leader made sure that the hostages were kept in Sokoto.

“Following the finding of the hideout, the SSS, supported by the military, succeeded in invading the place and arrested Abu Mohammed and four leaders.

“The moment the game was up, one of those arrested was chosen to lead security agencies to the compound in Madera Quarters in Sokoto where the hostages were kept.

“At that point in Zaria , the first leg of the operation by the SSS and the military achieved 100 per cent success.

“Concerning the operation in Sokoto, we are probing a clue that during the gun battle in Zaria , one of the Boko Haram members made a phone call to Sokoto that their leaders were under siege.

“This theory of phone call is being analysed to know whether it is true or not.

“You know the operation in Zaria was a heavy crossfire, Boko Haram was humbled. I think the phone call made those in Sokoto to become desperate to kill the hostages.

“The operation would have been like that against Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan .”

A top government official said: “The British Government was involved in this operation and their security operatives were convinced that the SSS, the military and other agencies gave their best to free the hostages.

“It is obvious that the sect is deadly and we all have to be a step ahead. I mean the international community.

---

B*R*E*A*K*I*N*G N*E*W*S: Explosion Strikes Central Nigeria Church, Kills 3

JOS, Nigeria — A suicide car bomber attacked a Catholic church Sunday in the middle of Mass, killing at least 10 people in the latest violence targeting a church in a central Nigerian city plagued by unrest, a state official said.

The bomb detonated as worshippers attended the final Mass of the day at St. Finbar’s Catholic Church in Jos, a city where thousands have died in the last decade in religious and ethnic violence. Security at the gate of the church’s compound stopped the suspicious car and the bomber detonated his explosives during an altercation that followed, Plateau state spokesman Pam Ayuba said.



The blast damaged the church’s roof, blew out its windows and destroyed a portion of the fence surrounding the church’s compound, Ayuba said. At least 10 people died, Ayuba said, while many others were wounded in the blast, including soldiers who also had been stationed at the church.

“He destroyed so many things,” the spokesman said.

No group immediately claimed responsibility though the city has been targeted in the past by a radical Islamist sect known as Boko Haram. The sect claimed a series of bombings in Jos on Christmas Eve in 2010 that killed as many as 80 people. The sect also claimed a similar church bombing on Feb. 26 on the main headquarters of the Church of Christ that killed three people and wounded 38 others.

The sect, which speaks to journalists through telephone conference calls at times of its choosing, could not be immediately reached for comment Sunday.


Jos and surrounding Plateau state have been torn apart in recent years by violence pitting its different ethnic groups and major religions — Christianity and Islam — against each other. Human Rights Watch says at least 1,000 people were killed in communal clashes around Jos in 2010.

The violence, though fractured across religious lines, often has more to do with local politics, economics and rights to grazing lands. Muslims in the city also say they are locked out of lucrative jobs in the region as the Christian-led state government doesn’t recognize them as citizens.

The Catholic church attack also comes after a failed raid Thursday by British and Nigerian commandos left a Briton and an Italian hostage dead in Nigeria’s far northwest. British officials have blamed a splinter cell of Boko Haram for the attack, something a spokesman for the group has denied.

However, the attack has opened a new front on Nigeria’s ongoing struggle with terrorism, showing any region across the nation’s Muslim north can be attacked — and anyone, including foreigners, could be targeted.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/explosion-hits-catholic-church-in-central-nigeria-town-where-thousands-killed-in-past-violence/2012/03/11/gIQAr8Xs4R_story.html?hpid=z4

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2012/Mar-11/166224-bomb-blast-hits-church-in-nigerias-jos-authorities.ashx#axzz1onywE02h

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/explosion-strikes-church-central-nigeria-15896220

---