Bomb blast hits UN building in Abuja

A bomb blast hit the United Nations building in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Friday, the U.N. said, and witnesses said they had seen dead bodies being carried from the site. "I can confirm there was an explosion at the U.N. building," a police spokesman in Abuja said.

"We have deployed our policemen and anti-bomb squad. We can't establish how many casualties (there are)." Witnesses said they saw ambulances carrying casualties from the site. In Geneva, U.N. spokeswoman Alessandra Vellucci said an official at the U.N. information centre in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, had confirmed that a bomb was to blame. She had no further information and it was not clear who was responsible for the attack.

Nigeria has been hit by a wave of bombings claimed by Boko Haram, a radical Islamist sect. Boko Haram, whose name translates from the local northern Hausa language as "Western education is sinful", has been behind almost daily bombings and shootings, mostly targeting police in the northeast of Africa's most populous nation. On Thursday it bombed a police station and raided banks in a northeastern Nigerian town, leaving 12 people dead including policemen and a soldier.
"We just saw the blast coming from the building. All the people in the basement were all killed. Their bodies are littered all over the place. I saw about 5 dead bodies," said Ocilaje Michael, a member of the U.N. staff working at the building. A Reuters witness confirmed dead bodies being carried into an ambulance.B

CURRENT JOB VACANCY AT WORLDBANK ABUJA

Position: Rural development Specialist
Job Family: Agriculture and Rural Development
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

The World Bank Office in Abuja seeks applications for the position of Rural Development Specialist. The Rural Development Specialist is a locally recruited consultant position and based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Duration: One Year (Renewable)

Appointment: Local Hire
Language Requirements: English [Essential]
Appointment Type: Extended Term Consultant (ETC)
Selection Criteria

At least Masters in Agricultural Economics or related discipline;At least five (05) years of experience on agricultural development issues;Recognized substantive leadership in one or more of the strategic/technical areas noted above;Proven operational experience with recognized ability to deliver high quality results and to meet deadlines;Previous experience working with international institutions (such as the World Bank, UNDP, etc.) and government agencies preferred.Evidence of effective team work and client relations including with private sector;Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks;Ability to work successfully in a multicultural setting, with efficiency, competence and integrity across disciplinary boundaries and in a team-based work environment;Strong communications skills, in addition to excellent writing and communications ability in English Language;Proven ability to maintain professional relations with Government officials, development partners and implementing agencies.

Duties and Accountabilities
The consultant will have responsibility for assisting the World Bank Task Team Leaders (TTLs) on the following operations in AFTAR in Nigeria: Irrigation Project, Fadama III project and it’s information, knowledge and business advisory services; Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) and the West Africa Agricultural Productivity project (WAAPII). The Consultant will work in collaboration with the TTLs in responding adequately to implementation challenges on the project in all states. The incumbent will also participate in dialogues; take part in conduct of supervision work including mission/field visits and write reports.

Major duties and responsibilities will include the following among others:

Participate in the technical supervision of on-going AFTAR projects listed aboveParticipate in policy dialogues with governments on agricultural and rural development issues, prepare policy memoranda and alert management (both country and sector) on issues requiring attention.Initiate/ participate in analytical and strategic work pertaining to agricultural growth and productivity in Nigeria, including work managed by AFTAR and that managed by other units, but requiring input from AFTAR staff, such as write-up of key papers in agriculture, natural resources and rural development;Assist TTLs in the identification, preparation and appraisal of new interventions/studies that will complement the Fadama III, CADP and WAAP implementation;Contribute to key operations important to the agriculture and rural development department of AFTAR, ensuring quality and timely delivery of these operations. In addition, the person shall carry out any other related administrative or technical tasks required by the TTLs, SL, SM and the CD;

Duration of the Contract
This consultancy will initially be for 12 months, with possibility of renewal for up to a maximum of one more year. The renewal of the contract of the consultancy will be based strictly on good performance, The World Bank reserves the right to shorten and/or terminate the contract and/or suspend payments if the consultant does not meet the job requirements.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications online at www.worldbank.org/career before close of business on 19th August 2011. Once on the site look for job number 111454 and follow the steps to apply.
Paper application will not be considered.
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BAKERY AND RESTURANT JOB

Hnd or degree in business management/hospitality industryAt least 5-6years working experience

Bakers
Job Qualification
Diploma/nabteb in hotel and catering managementAt least 5-10years baking and confectionery experienceShould be able to work without supervision with flair for French pastries

Accountant
Job Qualification
Hnd or degree in accountingAt least 3years experience in restaurant and accounting softwareJob

Position:
Store Supervisor
Job Qualification:•
Diploma in purchase and supply with a minimum of 3 years experience.Job Position: Factory

Operatives
Job Qualification:•
Candidates should have SSCE qualified with 3 years experience in bakery and restaurant.

How to Apply:If you meet the above requirements, send your applications to Road 23, Center plot 1, kado Estate, FCT on or before 30th August 2011