Job vacancy in an international organisation in Abuja - deadline is on October 8

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), an international organisation with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, is looking for qualified candidates to fill five full-time positions in Abuja.

ICMPD, IOM and ILO constitute the consortium that will implement the project Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa. The project aims to maximise the development potential of free movement of persons and migration in West Africa by supporting the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Free Movement of Persons’ protocols and the ECOWAS Common Approach on Migration. The five positions will form part of the Project Support Unit, which will implement the Project.

ICMPD is recruiting for the following national positions:

• Project Officer
• Project Assistant
• Finance Officer; 
• International Project Officers

For more information on these positions and how to apply, please visit http://www.icmpd.org/Current-Vacancies.1665.0.html The deadline for applications is 8 October 2013.

Notice of meeting: Ladies International Social Club of Abuja

The Ladies International Social Club of Abuja (LISCOA) - formerly known as the Abuja International Women's Club - would like to invite all its members to the LISCOA's Annual General Meeting that will take place on Thursday September 26th at the Blucabana at 10:00am. After the AGM, members are cordially invited to have lunch together at the BluCabana restaurant.

RSVP is required. Kindly confirm your attendance by Friday September 20th.

Doha Sarieddine
President of LISCOA

In Lagos: The Jazzhole presents Ikenga, an Afro Funk Session

The JAZZHOLE (located at 108, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos) presents IKENGA: AN AFRO-FUNK SESSION on Sunday, 22nd September 2013. Doors open at 5pm while stage performance begins at 6pm. Gate fee is N3,500.

From the organizers:

Afro-Funk became the definitive sound of urban Nigeria in the late 60’s through the 70’s up until the early 80’s. Jazzhole’s first gig of the season celebrates those heady days of high energy, deep pulsating bass-lines, hypnotic guitar line and the feel-good spirit of the oil boom 70s, the sound of a nation energised by new-found prosperity while re-engaging with indigenous African rhythms.

The evening will show case both IKENGA’s original material and the music of the great legends of Afro-Funk, from Chris Ajilo and the Cubanos, Segun Buknor, The Hykkers, Cyclops, Orlando Julius, The Funkees, Wrinkars Experience, Wings, BLO, Ofege and Monomono to Fela Kuti and his Africa 70 band.

Live Jazz at Blucabana

BLUCABANA RESTAURANT will be the venue of a live jazz performance, featuring Shola Emmanuel, on Tuesday, the 24th of September 2013, at 8pm at no extra charge. For reservation, please call 0705 151 1511.

High quality fashion jewelry FIFTH AVENUE COLLECTION now in Abuja and Nigeria

Readers might be interested to know that the fashion jewelry brand FIFTH AVENUE COLLECTION is now available in Nigeria through a distributor based in Abuja:

Fifth Avenue Collection is a direct sales company selling high quality, fine fashion jewellery. We offer women a career that gives them personal and financial rewards outside the home without compromising their commitment to family life.

Fifth Avenue Collection evolved from a hobby that began many years ago. The Butler family began cutting and polishing gemstones in the basement of their home. The entire family developed a keen interest in their craft which eventually branched into an interest in jewellery design. Although they worked mainly with local stones in the beginning, it wasn’t long before they were cutting gemstones from around the world. 

From these humble beginnings evolved a direct sales company that encompasses thousands of independent Jewellers from Canada, the United States, England, Australia, China and South Africa. Fifth Avenue Collection boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of high-line fashion jewellery. It is the brand of choice for millions of fashion conscious women around the world. 

Add a touch of sparkle to your dressings...the artistic vision and skilled hands of our goldsmiths create delicate jewellery in brillant combinations of genuine gemstones,swarovski crystal and AAA quality cubic zirconia. 

 Visit www.fifthavenuecollection.com/oajunwa to view/order their spectacular designs or call +2348037090474.

Or click on this link for more details: FIFTH AVENUE COLLECTION IN ABUJA

In Abuja: Premier of the movie DAUGHTERS OF THE NIGER DELTA

An organisation called MIND is pleased to invite the general public to the premier of their film 'Daughters of the Niger Delta' which has been nominated for an award at the Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF). 

DAUGHTERS OF THE NIGER DELTA at the ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Date: Thursday, 26th September 2013

Time: 5pm prompt

Venue: Silverbird Centre, 4th Floor, Plot 1161 Memorial Drive, by Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Central Business District, Abuja

About the Movie

Daughters of the Niger Delta tells a different story about the Niger Delta than the usual media reports about oil outputs, conflict, and kidnapping. The film gives a taste of everyday life in the region through the eyes of three ordinary women: Hannah, Naomi, and Rebecca.

We see them struggling to build lives of dignity for themselves in the beautiful but pollution-marred Niger Delta region. As their personal stories unfold, we come to see that the widely ignored environmental pollution in their backyard is not the only injustice that undermines women's human rights.

Bottom-Up Film

Daughters of the Niger Delta is a bottom-up film production. Rather than bringing in external filmmakers to document the lives of women, young women from the heart of the region were equipped with the tools and skills to do so themselves. They were trained in filmmaking as part of a MIND capacity building program entitled FEMSCRIPT. The aim was to give local women control over the information and images produced out about them, enabling them to say in their own words what matters to them.

Comments

‘An important and thought-provoking piece that personalizes our understanding of the Niger Delta’

- Carmen McCain, Weekly Trust

‘The producers have, as never before, brought to public attention the stark realities on ground in respect of the human rights of women and children’ 

- Hauwa Imam, The Nation

About the Producers

MIND, the lead producer of the film, seeks to analyse current affairs through the lens of of those who rarely have a chance to publicly air their views - including women and girls.

In Lagos: Goethe-Institut Nigeria presents two events

After the summer break, Goethe-Institut Nigeria is back with great news on some exciting events this week:

1) Afropolitan Vibes Concert 
Bantu invites you to the 6th edition of Afropolitan Vibes. This month's show will feature the king of Yoruba rap Lord of Ajasa, Afrosoul songstress Ebisan & new Afrobeat sensation Edaoto all sharing the stage with the 11 piece Bantu band.
Venue: Freedom Park (AmphiTheater),
Hospital Road, Old Prisons Ground, Lagos Island
Date: 20th September 2013 at 7pm 

2) Author's Talk Special with Sarah Diehl: A book reading in German
Goethe-Institut Nigeria invites you to a special edition of Author’s Talk, featuring German writer and filmmaker Sarah Diehl. Much of her work focuses on reproductive rights for women and she has presented a documentary on this topic in 2008. Her last novel “Eskimo Limon 9” deals with the topic of German-Jewish history in a very culture-clash way. She is currently in Nigeria for research on her next book and film project. She will have a public discussion on her work and do a reading in German.
Venue: Goethe-Institut Nigeria (City Hall, Catholic Mission Street, Opposite Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos Island)
Date: 21 September 2013 at 2pm
Free Entrance! 

Click here for more information about the Goethe-Institut and their programs.

Meanwhile, here's a VACANCY at the Goethe-Institut:

Goethe-Institut Nigeria is looking for applications for the Head of Administration , full-time, as from 01.11.2013 

Responsibilities:
- Booking of all income and expenditure
- Organisation of all administrative functions
- Supervision of the Institute’s building
- Deputising for the Director

Your Profile:
- German as a mother tongue or equal knowledge of the German language
- Diploma in management/accountancy/administration or equal knowledge
- Work experience in the field of accountancy and administration
- Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel)
- Previous experiences in data processing with SAP advantageous
- Flexibility, commitment, ability to assert oneself and to work in a team

They offer:
- An above-average salary, adequate to the importance of the position
- Financial support in case of sickness
- A productive and team-oriented working environment

Please send your application to the Director, Mr. Marc-André Schmachtel: il@lagos.goethe.org
Deadline: September 22, 2013.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Oni: funmi.oni@lagos.goethe.org

(Source: GOETHE-INSTITUT NIGERIA)

In Abuja: Special invitation to 100Thousand Poets for Change

The 100Thousand Poets for Change Abuja is inviting poets, lovers of literature and the arts to a one-day programme dedicated to the celebration of poets & performance poetry, music and dance, theater, etc. 

Participants are going to read, sing and dance for the positive development of Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria.

It is open to all interested in giving meaning, hope and happiness to lives. Come read your poem physically or send to edbabor@gmail.com for possible presentation to the world on your behalf.

Coordinators of 100TPC in Suleja, Kubwa, Bwari, One-Man Village Axis, Kuje and Apo-Gudu Axis will be reading. Children from Kubwa and other parts of FCT will also read mind-blowing poems that speak of peace and sustainability in Abuja and Nigeria.

Lots of performance poets will be on hand to give life to different poems.

Date: 28th September, 2013
Venue:WestPoint Hotel, Behind NAFDAC, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja
Time: 1pm
Organiser: Eriata Oribhabor

In Abuja: French jugglers to perform at the Transcorp Hilton on September 26

The French Institute, in partnership with Transcorp Hilton, is glad to invite you to a juggling show to be performed on Thursday, 26th September 2013, by French artists Guillaume Martinet and Minh Tam Kaplan from DEFRACTO COMPANY (photo above, culled from Institut Français Nigéria). Time is 7:00pm. 

Defracto is a new performing arts company whose ambition is to develop a language using juggling and the body. According to them: “Our practice of juggling is graphic and rhythmic. We seek to create visual impressions, abstract patterns of dots and lines, with moving objects. Our work is primarily concerned with composition in space and time, creating an abstract, moving image on stage."

"Circuits fermés" is a research work on duo juggling’s technique and writing on stage, wherein one person observes the other’s obsession and, rather than trying to correct it, decides to experience it with him. 

Seats are limited, so don't forget to get a ticket at the French Institute, or call 0805 947 8456.

For all information about the company and the show, follow this link:  www.defracto.com/-Circuits-Fermes,64-.html

Hotels in Abuja: The Nordic Residence

At the invitation of the General Manager, Nicole, INSIDETRACK ABUJA visited the NORDIC RESIDENCE a few days ago for a cup of coffee and and a tour of one of the newest hotels in Abuja.  

Tucked in the serene environment of Jabi, one of the upcoming districts in Abuja, the NORDIC RESIDENCE is a brand new high-end boutique hotel that offers 22 unique accommodations for guests and visitors, and whose highest mission is to provide a high standard service, paying attention to their facilities to ensure that all guests feel welcomed and well taken care of.

Easy to locate from anywhere in Abuja, safe, cozy, clean, and beautifully furnished with a touch of Scandinavia, the NORDIC RESIDENCE provides an array of services to make your stay as comfortable as possible, such as internet, airport pick up, car hire, food delivery, laundry, and of course a well-trained staff.

If you want to try this place the next time you are in Abuja, you may follow these useful links:

For more details about NORDIC RESIDENCE.

For reviews about NORDIC RESIDENCE.

In Abuja: Vacancy at the Australian High Commission

The Australian High Commission (AHC) in Abuja seeks to appoint a RESEARCH AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER. The successful candidate will become a key member of the political team and will be responsible for monitoring, researching and preparing high quality reports on political, economic and social issues of interest to Australia in Nigeria and West and Central Africa. The person will also support Australia’s public diplomacy, aid and commercial activities.

AHC seeks a person with a high level of initiative and who possesses the ability to initiate and maintain good working-level contacts. University qualifications in political science, international relations, economics, social science or another relevant discipline and fluency in English are indispensible, together with a demonstrated ability to prepare high quality analytical and research reports either through previous work experience in a similar role or through the attainment of a higher degree. A high level of French language ability (spoken and written) is essential.

This is a local hire position. An experience-based salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Applications should be submitted to ahc.abuja@dfat.gov.au (by email only) and include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (no longer than 3 pages)
• Name and contact details of two referees
• A written summary of relevant work experience, qualifications and interests that does not exceed 500 words

Note that applications that do not follow the above format or that are received late will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, including the position duty statement, please refer to the Australian High Commission website: http://www.nigeria.highcommission.gov.au.

Applications close 24 September 2013.