President Obama has declared the US should take military action against Bashar Al-Assad's regime

President Obama has declared the US should take military action against Bashar Al-Assad's regime

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Mr Obama said:  ‘We saw terrible images of the dead. All told 1,000 people were murdered including several hundred children. Young boys and girls were gassed to death by their own government. This was an assault on human dignity and a serious danger to security.’

Mr Obama assured the US public: ‘We will not put boots on the ground’ but said the US was ‘prepared to strike whenever we choose’.

He added, ‘I know well that we are weary of war. That is why we’re not contemplating putting our troops in the middle [of a civil war]. But we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to actions in Damascus.’

The Russian President insisted that if Washington had evidence Bashar Assad’s forces ‘used weapons of mass destruction’ it should be presented to the United Nations to Claims that the proof exists, but is classified and cannot be presented to anybody

Activists claim 1,300 killed in government rocket strike on residential area.
They hit just before dawn as families lay sleeping

Syrian activists inspect the bodies of people they say were killed by nerve gas in Damascus

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Genocide in Syria as 1,300 people including hundreds of women and children are wiped out in nerve gas attack say Syrian rebels as Hague warns use of chemical weapons would mark 'shocking escalation'

    Chemical warheads hit suburbs of Ain Tarma, Zamalka and Jobar
    A UN team is in Syria to probe chemical weapons use by President Assad
    Many countries have called for an immediate investigation
    French Foreign Minister has called the attack an 'unprecedented atrocity'
    Hague says they should be given access to site to verify claims
    Claims come as refugees flood into Iraqi Kurdistan

The dead bodies of Syrian children after an alleged poisonous gas attack fired by regime forces

The world has looked on in horror today as graphic images emerged showing the aftermath of a dawn poison gas attack in the suburbs of Damascus that wiped out 1,300 people as they lay sleeping in their beds.

Syrian activists accused President Bashar al-Assad's forces of launching a nerve gas attack earlier today in what would be by far the worst reported use of poison gas in the two-year-old civil war.

Activists said rockets with chemical agents hit the Damascus suburbs of Ain Tarma, Zamalka and Jobar before dawn.

Activists say most of those killed were in their homes

While these pictures of dead children are graphic, disturbing and undoubtedly the worst so far to have emerged from the conflict, MailOnline has made the decision to publish them in order to raise awareness of the plight of innocent people

Heartbreak - Relatives and activists inspect the bodies of the dead

Victim: A Syrian girl receiving treatment at a makeshift hospital, in Arbeen, Damascus

Diana's death..... 16 years on, the conspiracy theories won't let go away. Sue Reid, who's studied all the evidence, has found tantalising new clues

The haunting last picture taken of Diana shows her peering out the rear window to look for paparazzi. Trevor Ress and chauffeur Henri Paul are also pictured

Diana in a hotel lift with Dodi Fayed. Sue Reid believes there may be some truth in he Soldier N's claims

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Diana's death, 16 years on, the conspiracy theories won't let go away. Sue Reid, who's studied all the evidence, has found tantalising new clues

The final, haunting photo of Princess Diana, taken on the night she died, shows her sitting with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed in the back of a Mercedes car as it roars away from the rear entrance of the Paris Ritz Hotel, heading for the couple’s secret love-nest near the Champs-Elysees.

Diana is twisting her head to peer out of the Mercedes’ rear window, anxiously looking to see if her car is being chased by the paparazzi who had besieged her and Dodi since their arrival in the French capital from a Mediterranean holiday eight hours earlier.

At the wheel is chauffeur Henri Paul. Dodi’s bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones is in the front passenger seat.

The Conspiracy Theories of Diana's death

What happened over the next two minutes is central to a new probe by Scotland Yard into an astonishing claim from an SAS sniper, known as Soldier N, that members of his elite regiment assassinated Diana seconds after the Mercedes sped at 63mph into the notoriously dangerous Pont d’Alma road tunnel.

Many will dismiss Soldier N’s claims as yet another conspiracy theory. After all, millions of words have been written about Diana’s death at 12.20am on Sunday, August 31, 1997.

Two inquiries, by Scotland Yard and the French police, have found the deaths were a tragic accident


An official inquest, which ended five years ago, came to the same conclusion.

The world was led to believe the blame lay with the grossly negligent driving of an intoxicated Mr Paul and the pursuing paparazzi.

But — however unlikely they may seem at first glance — I am convinced there is something in Soldier N’s claims.

Ever since Diana’s death at the age of 36, I have investigated forensically the events that led up to the crash and what happened afterwards.

I have spoken to eye-witnesses, French and British intelligence officers, SAS soldiers and to friends of Diana and Dodi. And I have interviewed the Brittany-based parents of the 41-year-old chauffeur Henri Paul. They told me, with tears in their eyes, that their son was not a heavy drinker: his chosen potion was a bottle of beer or the occasional Ricard, a liquorice-flavoured aperitif.

The fact is that too many of these accounts suggest that Diana’s death was no accident.


Crucially, my investigations show that the paparazzi who supposedly hounded Diana to her death were not even in the Pont d’Alma tunnel at the time of the car crash.

They also reveal how a high-powered black motorbike — which did not belong to any of the paparazzi — shot past Diana’s Mercedes in the tunnel.

Eyewitnesses say its rider and pillion passenger deliberately caused the car to crash.

In addition, my inquiries unearthed the existence of a shadowy SAS unit that answers to MI6, as well as the names of two MI6 officers who were linked by a number of sources to Diana’s death.

Could the Establishment really have turned Henri Paul and the paparazzi into scapegoats? Could there have been a skilful cover-up by people in powerful places to hide exactly what did happen?

There is little doubt that Diana, recently divorced from Prince Charles, was a thorn in the side of the Royal Family. Her romance with Dodi, though only six weeks old, was serious.

The Princess had given her lover her ‘most precious possession’ — a pair of her deceased father’s cufflinks — and phoned friends, saying she had a ‘big surprise’ for them when she returned from Paris.


Dodi had slipped out of the Ritz Hotel, as Diana was having her hair done, to collect a jewel-encrusted ring adorned with the words ‘Tell Me Yes’ from a swanky Paris jeweller. It came from a collection of engagement rings.

Rumours were circulating, too, that the Princess was pregnant. Photographs of her in a leopard-print swimsuit, on holiday in the South of France 14 days earlier, show an unmistakable bump around her waistline.

And, as the Mail revealed after Diana’s death, she had visited — in the strictest secrecy — a leading London hospital for a pregnancy scan just before that photo was snapped.

To add to the disquiet, the mother of a future King of England and head of the Church of England was threatening to move abroad with her Muslim boyfriend and take the royal Princes, William and Harry, with her.

Dodi had bought an estate, once owned by film star Julie Andrews, by the beach in Malibu, California, and shown Diana a video of it. He told her the sumptuous house was where they would spend their married life.

Ostracised by the Royal Family and stripped of her HRH title, Diana was said to be excited by the prospect.

Dodi’s father, Mohamed Al Fayed, the multi-millionaire former owner of Harrods, insists Diana was pregnant by his son and preparing to tell the young Princes about her forthcoming marriage when she returned to Britain on September 1 — the day after the crash — before they went back to boarding school.

However far-fetched it sounds, all the Establishment concerns about Diana were genuine. But could this really have led to her assassination? And if so, how could it have been carried out?

These questions are partially answered by the compelling testimony of 14 independent eyewitnesses near the crash scene that night. They say Diana’s car was surrounded at the entrance to the Alma tunnel by a phalanx of cars and motorcycles, which sped after the Mercedes.

Jose Mourinho is known for his ability to motivate his players; Ibrahimovic

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Ibrahimovic: Mourinho ensured I went out on the pitch like a 'rabid animal' at Inter

Jose Mourinho is known for his ability to motivate his players to give their all, But the Stamford Bridge staff might be wanting to invest in some new flip-charts if Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's revelations are anything to go by. Ibrahimovic offers an insight into the Chelsea boss' motivational methods in his new autobiography 'I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic'.

Liverpool to Offer £25m swoop for defensive duo Sakho and Ilori as West Brom rival Moses bid

Case for the defence - Portuguese youngster Tiago Ilori (centre)

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Liverpool line up £25million double deal for defenders Mamadou Sakho of Paris Saint-Germain and Tiago Ilori of Sporting Lisbon but face competition in their bid to sign Chelsea's Victor Moses.

Moses is keen on a move to Anfield but there are understood to be reservations from Chelsea about allowing the move to go through.

Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich and Southampton have all registered an interest with Albion manager Clarke keen to bring in three new players before Monday's deadline.

Liverpool's strong bid for France international Sakho has surprised PSG and the prospects of the deal going through improved on Friday after rivals Roma seemed ready to pull out.

However, the chase for Moses is key with Liverpool eager to bring in a better attacking option.

Albion manager Clarke is eager to beat his old club to the 22-year-old and cranked up the pressure on West Brom owner Jeremy Peace. Clarke said: 'I’m getting nervous and I’m concerned we have left it too late - that we won’t get the players we need to improve the squad.

 Moses is set to leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes

‘We have positions we need to fill. We’d like to bring in at least two more forward players and experienced goalkeeping cover due to Ben Foster’s injury.

‘It’s difficult. We haven’t spent any money during this window. We have brought in players on loan and on frees.

‘Now, when you look around and ask: “Where can we spend our money?” the market is condensed, there are not so many targets. My job as head coach is different. I’m not the manager. I can make recommendations, it’s down to the club, the chairman and Richard (Garlick, sporting and technical director) to make those decisions.

‘Is it frustrating not to have made a big cash buy during the summer? Yes. But my job is to get over that.'

Albion are fielding enquiries for Peter Odemwingie but his asking price of £4million is proving prohibitive.

Stoke City, Fulham, Cardiff City and Swansea City were all interested in the striker but it appears the selling club are asking for a premium with just 72 hours to go before the deadline.

Real Madrid to Offer £78million for Ball Move

Bale is not The No 1 - Real claim they've got £78m For Ball to keep Ronaldo as top dog

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Real Madrid insisted they have persuaded Tottenham to sell Gareth Bale for £78million - £2m less than the record fee they paid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Bale's move is expected to be confirmed on Saturday by Real, who will release the money in a staggering one-off payment.

Vacancy - Chief Operations Officer Needed

Career At African Development Bank Ltd

Our Client:
The African Development Bank,established to help development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three distinct entities under one management:

the African Development Bank (ADB) which is the flagship or parent institution, established on August 4, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan, by the then 23 newly independent African countries; as well as two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972, by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries, and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 1976 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

African Development Bank Ltd, required the service of skillful, resourceful and dynamic individual for the position of Chief Operations Officer.

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer.
Job Grade: PL-3
Position N°: 50071241
Job Reference: ADB/13/126
Closing Date: 12/09/2013

Objectives:
The Operations Committee (OPSCOM) is an integral component of the Bank’s Operational organizational structure, tasked to ensure that policies and investment proposals are aligned with Bank strategy and mandate; and serves as the forum for senior Management review and resolution of policy issues affecting operations. OPSCOM permanent members include the three Operations Vice Presidents, the Finance Vice President, the Chief Economist, the Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of the President, the Secretary General and the General Counsel, with the Chief Operating Officer & Vice President as the Chair. Senior management from across the Bank Group participates on a regular basis through the presentation of their investment or policy proposals.  A team of Operations Officers support the work of OPSCOM.

The key work objectives of the Operations Officer include: 
Program agenda  for OPSCOM meetings, and use discretion to decline those items that are not ready for OPSCOM consideration;
Prepare/consolidate timely and accurate information on OPSCOM deliberations ;
Prepare briefs for the Chair and members of OPSCOM, including recommendations on treatment/further processing of proposals;
Monitor key aspects of Bank Group Operations working in close collaboration with the front offices of the three Operations Vice Presidencies, as well as with key units across the Bank;
Support implementation of key initiatives and participate on behalf of the OPSCOM in working groups, task forces, and other special initiatives;
Coordinate production of consolidated strategically driven operations plans and budgets;
Undertake special projects as requested.
Prepare quarterly and annual reports of OPSCOM for Senior Management.

To deliver this work plan, the Operations Officer will be housed in Operations Committee Secretary (OPSC).
He/her reports to the Director OPSC and is assigned to support OPSCOM in fulfilling its duties.

Duties and responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Director OPSC, the Chief Operations Officer will have the responsibility for undertaking high quality corporate assessment of operations proposals and implementation, to provide OPSCOM guidance and recommendations. His/her major role will be: providing to OPSCOM high quality advisory support on operations under development and execution, on cross operations issues and policy matters to allow decision-making and policy level actions. The Chief Operations Officer will have responsibility for managing the OPSCOM review process, as well as for communicating and monitoring OPSCOM information. 

Specific Duties:
Ensure systematic internal review of operations and policy-related proposals to assure alignment with strategic objectives, quality standards, readiness, and compliance with Bank policies; provide OPSCOM with concise briefs of these proposals.
Maintain accurate consolidated information on key aspects of Bank Group operations, both under execution and in development, including: project processing and delivery schedules, portfolio performance and supervision, resource allocations and usage, and all other operations-level performance benchmarks.  Identify issues for senior management attention, and provide analysis and recommendations as appropriate.
Contribute to preparation of consolidated, strategically driven and coordinated annual operations plans and budgets on the basis of inputs from the three Operations Complexes, other Bank complexes and strategic guidance from OPSCOM members.  Provide OPSCOM members with analysis and recommendations to allow policy-level guidance and decision-making.
Produce and/or coordinate analysis, briefing material, and recommendations for OPSCOM on cross-Operations issues and policy matters on an ad hoc basis as requested by OPSCOM.
Manage the OPSCOM review process for operations; prepare OPSCOM meetings, agendas and attendance, managing the flow and distribution of material to members of OPSCOM and concerned departments.
Ensure effective communication of OPSCOM decisions, and tracking of implementation. Provide OPSCOM members with regular reports on implementation of OPSCOM recommendations.
Act as a source of information and guidance to country and project teams as may be necessary in implementation of OPSCOM decisions.

Qualification and Experienced, Skills:
A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant development discipline.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in the design and execution of projects, programs and policies within the Bank.
Ability to work effectively across institutional boundaries
Rigorous, results-oriented individual, with strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.
An aptitude for developing practical solutions, and balancing long- and short-term trade-offs
Strong communicator (oral and written), with proven report writing skills.
Ability to manage heavy workloads as well as multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and deadlines.
Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

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Vacancy - Social Protection Officer Needed

Urgent Vacancy At African Development Bank Ltd

Our Client:
The African Development Bank,established to help development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three distinct entities under one management:

the African Development Bank (ADB) which is the flagship or parent institution, established on August 4, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan, by the then 23 newly independent African countries; as well as two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972, by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries, and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 1976 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

African Development Bank Ltd, looking to employ qualified experienced, resourceful and professional individual to fill the space of Social Protection Officer.

Job Title: Social Protection Officer (Liberia Field Office)

Job Grade: LP 5

Position N°: NA

Job Reference: ADB/13/129

Closing Date: 12/09/2013

Objectives:

The primary role of the OSFU is to contribute to the Bank’s Vision of poverty reduction through increased implementation of assistance from the pillars of the Fragile States Facility in line with the Bank country strategy paper based on beneficiary country strategic development objectives.

OSFU will strive to do this through greater support for technology transfer, rural infrastructure development, capacity building in Regional Member Counties (RMCs).

This is a local position which does not attract international terms and conditions, and posting will be in the Liberia Field Office (LRFO)of the African Development Bank Group in Monrovia.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN LIBERIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. 
THE BANK DOES NOT SUPPORT APPLICATIONS FOR WORK PERMITS AND RELOCATION.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the general technical  leadership of the Head of the Fragile States Unit (OSFU) and the administrative supervision of the Resident Representative of the Liberia Field Office (LRFO), the incumbent will carry out the following technical duties and responsibilities:

Contribute to the preparation of the OSFU Pillar III pipeline (technical assistance programs) in social development, social protection, and poverty reduction in the Country of the Field Office; Prepare administrative and technical responses involving social protection and poverty reduction related to OSFU portfolio in the country and manage existing projects in the Fragile State Facility, FSF;

Serve as a liaison between incoming missions and project implementation team, gather up to date progress and real time information on the status of projects targeted by incoming mission and prepare a comprehensive briefing and or itinerary before arrival of mission.

During the project/program preparation cycle missions, evaluate the Borrower’s accounting systems and controls to ensure that their standards are acceptable as well as provide advisory technical support to the project/program team on matters of financial analysis and financial management;

Task-manage a selected set of poverty reduction/social protection specific projects in the Country and prepare national poverty profiles, social protection priority areas in the Country, and MDG-related documents as requested by Unit Head

Understand and have a thorough and in-depth knowledge of the Bank rule on project management and the applicability of such rule to projects funded by the Bank

Supervise on-going projects in social protection and poverty reduction in the country with specific attention to procurement of goods and services; review tender documents; evaluate the work of consultants and contractors; and contribute to the preparation of project completion reports and portfolio performance documents;

In collaboration with the Task Team Leader, TTL assist/support in the design of new projects and serve as a focus person for the mission and coordinate with the project team to keep project in Bank scope and guidelines and regularly update team on management and progress.

Coordinate loan administration, disbursement, procurement, portfolio performance-related activities for social protection and poverty reduction technical assistance and capacity building projects;

Support and guide in coming mission on government actions and responsibilities, the best way forward in coordinating smooth discussion between the mission and government officials.

Advise Country Team on the preparation of Country Strategy Papers (CSPs); Economic and Sector Work, applied research, and the identification, preparation, implementation, and supervision of programs, projects, and capacity building initiatives to articulate poverty reduction and social protection issues in favour of the achievement of the MDGs;

Facilitate the implementation of the Bank’s Fragile States Strategy and Operational Guidelines as well as other Bank wide policy on poverty reduction and strategy on social protection at the country level;

Organize national events for the dissemination of operationally-relevant analytical tools for poverty reduction and social protection (e.g. on poverty measurement, pro-poor growth, and pro-poor public expenditures, poverty and social impact analysis--PSIAs, ESW on social protection, etc.) through conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Qualification / Experience:

At least a Master’s degree or equivalent, in Economics, Accounting/Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related disciplines;

Preferably a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in the identification, preparation, supervision, and evaluation of social development projects in general and those dealing with social protection and poverty reduction in particular;

Relevant experience with comparable multilateral institutions and/ or donor partners will be an advantage;

Demonstrable understanding of regional social issues, analysis and policy formulation; knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies is an added advantage.

Ability to work independently and in team; be creative and innovative; integrity;

Competency in the use of standard software applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, SAS, etc. Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage;

Terms of Employment:

Three years on a fixed-term contract with possibilities of renewal based on performance.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted.

Applicants will only be considered if they fully complete on-line, the Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.

The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.

The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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African Development Bank Ltd - Recruiting

Employer: African Development Bank Ltd

Our Client:
The African Development Bank,established to help development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three distinct entities under one management: the African Development Bank (ADB) which is the flagship or parent institution, established on August 4, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan, by the then 23 newly independent African countries

; as well as two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972, by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries, and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 1976 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

African Development Bank Ltd, hereby invite qualified applicant for the position of Principal Statistician.

Job Title: Principal Statistician

Job Grade: PL4

Position N°: 50078314

Job Reference: ADB/13/127

Objectives:

The African development Bank is a leading development institution in the continent, focused on promoting economic development and poverty reduction. It engages with the full range and complexity of development challenges in Africa. The Bank has integrated operations, lending directly the public and private sectors through a variety of instruments. It also provides advisory services. The Bank core operational priorities include infrastructure, private sector development, governance, regional integration, and engagement in fragile states. It has an increasing country presence through a growing network of 32 field offices. The primary role of the Statistics Department  within the Vice presidency of the Chief Economist is to develop and manage statistical systems needed to support the operational work of the Bank Group and its development research activities; to contribute to the development of statistical systems in regional member countries and the harmonization of statistical reporting among multilateral, bilateral and regional development agencies; prepare the Bank Group’s official statistical publications; and provide statistics and statistical analysis for the Bank Group’s Annual Report, the African Development Report and other important Bank publications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Division Manager, ESTA.2, the Principal Statistician will assist put in place a system that will enable regional member countries to improve the compilation and dissemination of various statistical outputs.

Her/his duties include:

Provide TA and other related support to countries in her/his area of expertise.

Ensure effective liaison and effective collaboration with other Task Managers in ESTA 

Provide statistical support as necessary to the regional member countries in the context of implementing the results measurement agenda, i.e. inclusion of statistical issues in the Bank’s operations.

Assist countries prepare a country driven work program in line with the SCB programme as described in the NSDS or other statistical strategy.

Where necessary, facilitate support to the institutional reform and change process within the national statistical system as guided by the statistical legislation or public sector reform programme.

The reform may include amendment of the statistical legislation and restructuring of the national statistical office.

Support capacity development through facilitation or sourcing and coordination of technical assistance in liaison with various Task Managers.

Provide technical support for a permanent statistical system of Price data collection which responds to the needs of CPI, HCPI and ICP in RMCs.

Contribute to statistical and economic research activities, using existing databases on RMC economic and social indicators.

Provide technical support for the implementation of statistical surveys on social aspects in RMCs.

Assist SROs and RMCs to build their capacity in the various statistical fields (national accounts, price surveys, household surveys, Labour , Business register, etc).

In collaboration with ESTA.1 ensure that data on national accounts, prices economics statistics are useable and consistent.

Promote the use of the Bank Data Portal, including the use of the Highway Information System within the Bank, in RMCs and among development partners. 

Contribute to the publication of the Bank's statistical working series on statistical concepts, methods and best practices as well as a quarterly publication on the selected economic trends.

Undertake field mission or other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification & Experience:

At least a Master’s degree in statistics, economics or a related field with a strong background in quantitative methods;

At last a minimum of 6 years of relevant working experience in a research or development institution;

The candidate must have the ability to contribute to knowledge, with a particular emphasis on statistics as demonstrated by recent publications in peer-reviewed journals;

Competency in database management and in applying statistical methods including but not limited to economic and econometric modeling, multivariate analysis, survey analysis, and in the use of statistical computer programs;

Competency in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), competency in SAP is desirable;

Proficiency in English and/or French.

A working knowledge of the other language is an added advantage; and,

Ability to work in a task team interdisciplinary environment and exercise initiatives.

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Division Manager Needed At.. African Development Bank Ltd

Job Openings At African Development Bank Ltd

Our Client:
The African Development Bank,established to help development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three distinct entities under one management: the African Development Bank (ADB) which is the flagship or parent institution, established on August 4, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan, by the then 23

newly independent African countries; as well as two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972, by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries, and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 1976 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

African Development Bank Ltd, required the service of competent, dynamic and result oriented individual for the position of Division Manager.

Vacancy - Division Manager.
Job Grade: PL-2
Position N°: 50064843
Job Reference: ADB/13/131
Closing Date: 12/09/2013

Objectives:
The key role of the Governance Economic and Financial Management department (OSGE) is to promote good governance, transparency and accountability, prudent economic management and the improvement of the business environment in Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
These objectives are achieved through operations designed to support reforms and build institutional capacity, including through policy based lending, institutional support projects, technical assistance and upstream analytical and advisory work.
OSGE’s activities are in line with the Bank’s Ten Year Strategy (TYS) as well as the Governance Strategic Framework and Action Plan. 

The Governance Division is engaged in mainstreaming governance matters into Bank Group operations and promoting good governance in RMCs through supporting activities and initiatives aimed at improving transparency and accountability in public financial management, fighting corruption, building capacity, and strengthening institutions.

The Division is responsible for preparing governance assessments, governance policy based operations, institutional capacity building and technical assistance operations,  and the provision of Bank support to international, continent wide and  regional governance initiatives

(Africa Peer Review Mechanism,  etc.) together with other relevant Departments  of the Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Director, Governance Economic and Financial Management, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the staff of the Division, and planning, organizing as well as coordinating its activities. His/Her duties and responsibilities will include the following:

Management of the Division, Operations Design and Portfolio Management:
Establish and monitor the work program of the Division; 
Manage his/her team in delivering high quality, timely project cycle activities (from identification to completion of policy based operations, institutional support projects and technical assistance operations) in the area of governance and administer the Bank’s portfolio;
Provide technical and operational advice, support and technical guidance, including quality control to policy documents, institutional reports and country operations in the area of governance, anticorruption and public financial management;
Oversee the preparation approval and implementation of the Division’s budget and mission schedules in conformity with the general rules and procedures of the Bank;
Manage staff to ensure a highly performing, well motivated team, including agreeing job plans, assessing performance, appraising potential and determining training needs, promoting team work, etc.

Sector analysis:
Contribute to and participate in the identification and organization of the analytical work to reinforce thematic operations as well as advisory services in particular on governance, facilitate the application of targeted support to the Bank’s governance agenda including through technical assistance and trust funds;
Collaborate with the regional departments and other relevant departments and units of the Bank to lead the economic sector works that underpin the Bank’s involvement in governance based operations, including diagnostic assessments on governance matters, etc.) and ensure that governance aspects are mainstreamed in Bank Country Strategy Papers and Bank financed operations;
With other relevant staff of the Department , provide leadership on policy and operational matters related to governance, anticorruption and public finance management;
Promote sector knowledge and dissemination of good practices in the area of governance, within and outside the Bank, articulate and advocate key governance issues and challenges facing the continent and the Bank’s response; provide leadership in strengthening the Bank’s work on corporate governance integrity, transparency and accountability standards and practices;
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of Bank policies and initiatives in light of international best practices with the aim of strengthening quality at entry, operational effectiveness and policy advice;
Collaborate with other relevant departments of the Bank to review  and  update the Bank’s strategy, policies and operational guidelines related to governance, anti-corruption and public finance management; 
Participate in the preparation of reports, briefs and other relevant publications and analytical work.

Donor coordination and partnerships on governance:
Contribute to the Bank’s strategic engagement with partners on governance (UNECA, UNDP World Bank, OECD, bilateral partners, etc),  and in relevant special initiatives ( Africa Technical Assistance Center, Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative, Collaborative African Budget Reform Initiative, African Tax Administration Forum ,etc);  
Represent the Bank at regional and international meetings, conferences and seminars or governance issues.

Qualification and Experience, Skills:
A minimum of a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Public Finance, Development Economics or Public Policy and Administration (or other relevant discipline);
Preferably a minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in a multilateral development institution or reputable development organization; 
A good knowledge of development issues in Africa and a solid grasp of governance issues (public financial management, promotion of transparency and accountability in public affairs, fight against corruption, etc.);
Demonstrated ability to manage complex teams and to challenge poor staff performance effectively;
Proven ability to build and lead teams in a productive way;

Excellent analytical skills;
Demonstrated strategic skills;
Ability to build partnership with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other language;
Experience in the application of standard Operations Project Cycle activities of multilateral financing institutions;
Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

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New Graduate Jobs At Azikel Dredging Nig Ltd

Urgent Vacancy At Azikel Dredging Nig Ltd

Our Client:
Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd is an indigenous dredging company concerned with the business of dredging and sale of sand, shore protection, and land reclamation, as well as emerging operations in the energy sector.
With Business operations in Bayelsa and Abuja.

Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, required the service of skillful, dynamic and highly motivated personnel for the post of Business Service Officers.

VACANCY - BUSINESS SERVICE OFFICERS.
 

Job Qualification:
B.A, Business Management degree, Marketing degree.
Candidate should not be more than 30 years old.
Must have Completed NYSC.
Must have effective communication skills, should be able to present and work independently and in a team to convey sound insights and solutions.
Manage resources associated with a specific area of specialization.

Job Responsibilities:
The first component of the typical duties of a business service officer I is transactional support.
An officer performs all administrative transactions needed for business to operate efficiently.
As they will be required to interact both verbally and in writing with internal clients of all professional levels.
He/she must also have a strong understanding of the business that she supports.
Additionally, he/she must be technically proficient, and able to use any computer technology required to complete her tasks.
Finally, a successful business service officer I must be an analytical problem solver.
This encompasses a plethora of transactions including data collection and accountingas well as employment status changes.
A business service officer I often serves as relationship manager for the business that he supports.
In this capacity he may act as intermediary between the business and other internal entities such as the human resources or compliance departments as well as external vendors and customers.
The candidate must be an excellent communicator,

Due Date: 4th September, 2013

Mode Of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their detailed CV's and application/cover letter to: recruitment@azikelgrp.com and Triplehands@yahoo.co.uk using the position applied for as the subject line.

Vacancy - Head Of Administration Needed

Career Recruitment At KPMG Nigeria

Our Client:
KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria.
The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community. 

Our vision is to build and sustain our repuatation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, our clients and our communities achieve their full potential.

At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients tocut through complexities of the business world– finding solutions and adding value.

KPMG Nigeria, loohttp://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6274741172028644477#allposts/postNum=9king to employ suitable qualified applicant for the position below:

VACANCY - HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION
Job Reference No.: FMH002

Job Details:

The successful candidate reports to the Executive Detector – HR & Administration and will be responsible for accountability of the Administration department with the ongoing and emerging requirements of the organization.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Public Administration or any discipline from a reputable institution

Not less than 12 years experience with at least 5 years in management level

Working knowledge of the FMCG/Manufacturing industry

Excellent spoken and written English

Good leadership skills and functional expertise

Decision making, planning, execution and analytical skills

Good knowledge of ERP application

How To Apply:

Submit application letter with updated CV on or before Tuesday, 3 September 2013 to: “ corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com” using relevant job title and code as the subject of the email.

Vacancy - Head Of Human Resources Needed

Urgent Vacancy At KPMG Nigeria

Our Client:
KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria.
The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community. 

Our vision is to build and sustain our repuatation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, our clients and our communities achieve their full potential.

At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients tocut through complexities of the business world– finding solutions and adding value.

KPMG Nigeria, seeks to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill select positions within the group’s various businesses

VACANCY - HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
Job Reference no.: FMH001

Job Details:

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director – HR & Administration and will be responsible for the overall accountability of group HR function with specific focus on aligning HR with business strategy, developing portfolio strategy, setting operational direction, reviewing and evaluating operating mechanisms

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline preferably social science

MBA/Post graduate diploma in HR & IR from a reputable institution

Experience of at least 15 years of which 7 years is in management level

Experience leading the HR function of a large FMCG/Manufacturing organization with proven leadership track record

Good knowledge of ERP applications

How To Apply:

Submit application letter with updated CV on or before Tuesday, 3 September 2013 to: “corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com” using relevant job title and code as the subject of the email.

ICPC Storms Katsina, Probes LGs Account Books

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Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) have swooped on council chairmen in Katsina State and as scrutinising the account books of the state’s 34 local government areas.

Our correspondent gathered the ICPC staffers arrived at the state on Wednesday evening, and reportedly held meetings with local government chairmen which lasted till 11 pm.

Although none of the council officials was ready to disclose what transpired at the meeting for fear of reprimand from senior officers  in the state, sources said the council chairmen were thoroughly grilled by the ICPC operatives.

It was gathered that the visit of the ICPC followed a petition alleging misapplication of council funds by a yet-to-be-identified persons.

According to our source, issues raised in the petition included allegations that the council chairmen were given certain amounts of money as monthly allocation but were allegedly asked to pay large chunks of them to an unidentified government official.

Other issues that reportedly prompted the visit of ICPC officials to the state included allegations that most contracts were awarded by the ministry of local government and cheiftaincy affairs instead of each council area.

It was further gathered that the ICPC officials would also investigate the alleged non-release of training funds to staff members by the state local government service commission.

Sources disclosed to our correspondent that some oficials of the state ministry of local government and chieftaincy affairs were also grilled by the ICPC officials.

At the time of filling this report, a credible source confirmed to our correspondent that the ICPC officials were busy going through account books at both the ministry of local government and the local government service commission offices.

Attempts to confirm the visit from both council chairmen and officials of the minsitry were fruitless as neither responded to calls and text message sent to their phone.

When contacted over the matter, the ICPC’s  resident consultant, media and events, Mr. Folu Olamiti, confirmed the development, saying that the move was meant to take proactive action against corruption by government officials, a part of the mandate of the ICPC.

Vacancy - Head Of Transportation & Logistics Needed

Career Openings At KPMG Nigeria

Our Client:
KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria.
The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community.

  Our vision is to build and sustain our repuatation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, our clients and our communities achieve their full potential.

At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients tocut through complexities of the business world– finding solutions and adding value.

KPMG Nigeria, required the service of the under listed positions:

VACANCY - HEAD OF TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS .
Job Reference No.: FMH003

Job Details:

The successful candidate will report to the Group Executive Director and will be responsible for the overall accountability of planning, coordinating and managing the fleet including related general administration

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Degree/Certificate Course in transport function within an FMCG/Manufacturing company

Good writing and communication skills

How To Apply:

Submit application letter with updated CV on or before Tuesday, 3 September 2013 to: “ corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com ” using relevant job title and code as the subject of the email.

Ondo Guber Tussle: Supreme Court Upholds Gov Mimiko’s Election

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The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the election of Governor Olusegun Mimiko of the Labour Party (LP) as the authentic governor of Ondo State.

A panel of seven Justices of the Supreme Court (JSCs) presided by Justice Sylvester Nguta held that the appeal filed by the candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) , Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) against Mimiko’s re-election could not be sustained.

Akeredolu had challenged the July 2, decision of the Court of Appeal in Akure which upheld the re-election Mimiko on October 20, 2012 and claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conspired with Mimiko to illegally inject about 90,000 fake voters in the voter register used for the election.

 But Nguta  held that the decision of the Court of Appeal  on the matter was apt, adding that the apex court would not upturn an appellate decision which was given in  accordance  with  the evidence brought before it.

The JSC said, ``The appellant failed to prove the allegations of substantial non-compliance of the 2012 election with Electoral Act 2010 as amended beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant also failed to provide cogent evidence of the voter register he claimed was manipulated just as he was unable to prove allegations of fraud, irregularities and violent disruption of the election.

Nguta further held that it was not proved how the allegation of injection of over 90,000 voters in the voter register affected the final outcome of the election.

The apex court had also in a similar judgment delivered by Justice Mary Peter-Odili in an appeal by  Mr. Olusola Oke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held that the appeal lacked merit.

Oke had approached the Supreme Court for ``further and better interpretation of the issues raised and urged the apex court to hold whether the decision of the lower court to overlook the allegation of the manipulation of the voter register was right. He also  prayed the court to upturn the decision of the Court of Appeal and declare him winner of the election.

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the election of Governor Olusegun Mimiko of the Labour Party (LP) as the authentic governor of Ondo State.
A panel of seven Justices of the Supreme Court (JSCs) presided by Justice Sylvester Nguta held that the appeal filed by the candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) , Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) against Mimiko’s re-election could not be sustained.
Akeredolu had challenged the July 2, decision of the Court of Appeal in Akure which upheld the re-election Mimiko on October 20, 2012 and claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conspired with Mimiko to illegally inject about 90,000 fake voters in the voter register used for the election.
 But Nguta  held that the decision of the Court of Appeal  on the matter was apt, adding that the apex court would not upturn an appellate decision which was given in  accordance  with  the evidence brought before it.
The JSC said, ``The appellant failed to prove the allegations of substantial non-compliance of the 2012 election with Electoral Act 2010 as amended beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant also failed to provide cogent evidence of the voter register he claimed was manipulated just as he was unable to prove allegations of fraud, irregularities and violent disruption of the election.
Nguta further held that it was not proved how the allegation of injection of over 90,000 voters in the voter register affected the final outcome of the election.
The apex court had also in a similar judgment delivered by Justice Mary Peter-Odili in an appeal by  Mr. Olusola Oke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held that the appeal lacked merit.
Oke had approached the Supreme Court for ``further and better interpretation of the issues raised and urged the apex court to hold whether the decision of the lower court to overlook the allegation of the manipulation of the voter register was right. He also  prayed the court to upturn the decision of the Court of Appeal and declare him winner of the election.
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Why Conflicts Involving Fulani Persist – Sultan

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The current leadership crisis rocking the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), is responsible for the persistent conflicts involving Fulani and other natives in different part of the country, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Saad Abubakar, has said.

Sultan Abubakar made the revelation in Katsina, yesterday, during a meeting for both delegates and contestants to various offices of MACBAN, ahead of its forth coming election.

He said the rising cases of armed robbery, cattle rustling and other social vices involving fulanis persists due to the absence of functional leadership of MACBAN.

The Sultan who spoke through the Danmalikin Achida, Alhaji Umaru Abubakar, said frantic efforts are being made to ensure the enthronement of functional leadership of the association.

“We will begin by having sound leadership at the state level before conducting elections into national offices,” he said, assuring that measures are being taken to partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure an end to the crisis.

In his remarks, the interim secretary general of MACBAN, Hamisu Tunas, stressed the need for cooperation between members of the association, describing the meeting as the needed tonic for the much needed credible election.

Damboa Boko Haram Attack Barbaric, Un-Islamic — Gov Shettima

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Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state, while condoling victims of last week Damboa Boko Haram attack yesterday in Damboa town where properties worth millions of naira and over 40 lives were lost has described the attack as barbaric unreligious and unIslamic.

He also said that government was very much concerned of their plight as what happened to them has not only affected the people of the state but the country at large and assured that everything will be done within the power of the state government to ameliorate their plight.

The governor further appealed to the people to unite and cooperate with one another for the overall development of the area and the state as a whole while commending the people for not fleeing their homes because of the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents.

Commending the courage of the civilian JTF in the area for confronting the Boko Haram terrorists face to face during the attack, he said, “Government is working out modalities to create job opportunities for the youths to enable them earn a living after the restoration of peace, law and order in the state”.

Announcing that food items will soon be distributed to them through a committee that will comprise people of the area to handle the distribution of the items, among others.

Governor Shettima revealed also that government is poised to provide the area with basic social amenities but emphasized the need for the people to support government for more developmental programmes.

KPMG Nigeria Recruiting Head Of Insurance

Career Openings At KPMG Nigeria

Our Client:
KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria.
The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community. 

Our vision is to build and sustain our repuatation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, our clients and our communities achieve their full potential.

At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients tocut through complexities of the business world– finding solutions and adding value.

KPMG Nigeria, seeking to employ qualified experienced, resourceful and result oriented person for the post of Head Of Insurance.

VACANCY - HEAD OF INSURANCE.

Job Reference No.: FMH004

Job Details:

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for the insurance function as it relates to insurance management of the company

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline preferably in accounting or finance

Professional Accounting/Finance certification e.g. ACA, ACCA. CIA

Relevant experience of 12 years with at least 5 years in management level

Experience leading the insurance function of a large FMCG/Manufacturing organization with proven leadership track record

Knowledge of the local and global insurance key drivers and trends

How To Apply:

Submit application letter with updated CV on or before Tuesday, 3 September 2013 to: “ corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com ” using relevant job title and code as the subject of the email.

Smugglers Kill Customs Officer, Destroy Imported Goods At Seme Border

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There was pandemonium at the busy Seme Border, linking Nigeria with the Benin Republic, yesterday, when some smugglers, helped by some villagers, gathered into a large mob to unleash mayhem at the border, killing a senior Nigerian Customs Service  (NCS) officer and setting his car ablaze at the Ashipa area of Seme.

The smugglers were obviously on a revenge attack over the alleged killing of one of their own by a Customs officer, a report that the Command had earlier debunked.

The deceased Customs officer, whose name was not immediately known, was said to be in his official uniform unarmed and driving to the Command’s headquarters for a routine meeting before he was attacked at about 9.50am by the mob who forced him out of his car. Allegedly encouraged by an identified chief of the community, the officer was murdered in cold blood and his vehicle set ablaze.

The mob went on to set more vehicles ablaze including a truck loaded with cargoes worth millions of naira and a Toyota Hilux van.

It took the intervention of a team of officers of the Nigerian Army who were drafted from the nearby Ibereko Barracks to the border, to maintain law and order. A member of the mob was heard saying, “We must fight back. The killing is becoming too many at this place,” an eye witness told Afric-tv24.

But the NCS in a statement released after the incident, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Ernest Olottah, said, “It is worth noting that the intensification of our anti-smuggling operation which has led to the making of over 686 seizures since January 2013, has placed us on the danger of attacks like this from criminals who are being prevented from using the border for the anti-economic and other nefarious activities.”

He noted that due to the uncompromising stance of the Customs operatives against smuggling and the need to protect the nation’s economy, the officers had come under series of attacks by smugglers and some unpatriotic elements who he said, see smuggling as their right.