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Biaggi: Lorenzo vs Stoner in 2011

World Superbike Champion Max Biaggi says he will place his bets on Jorge Lorenzo for the 2011 MotoGP World Championship title, though he is refusing to rule out Casey Stoner on the Honda.

Biaggi, who quit the premier motorcycling series in 2005 after eight seasons and thirteen race wins, applauded Lorenzo for his dominant turn aboard the FIAT Yamaha this season and expects him to display a similar level of authority next year.

Even so, MotoGP heads into new territory next season with several high-profile moves, in particular Stoner, whose impressive performance on the Honda during post-season testing suggests his transition from Ducati is proving seamless.

As for Biaggi’s infamous foe Valentino Rossi on the Ducati, though the Gazetta dello Sport interview question drops his name as a potential title contender in 2011, the ‘Roman Emperor’ doesn’t even mention him.

"Lorenzo had an outstanding season and did a great job - it was really good. I am convinced that he will be the man to beat again next year. But beware Stoner...”

Source: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com

Honour for Gresini

MotoGP and Moto2 team owner Fausto Gresini has been made an honorary citizen of the town of San Clemente.

Mayor Christian D’Andrea was on hand to honour the former double 125cc World Champion, who has based his operations in San Clemente since forming the race team.

The current headquarters on Via Verdi is home to the entire history of Gresini Racing, from the first podium for Alex Barros to the 2010 Moto2 world title with Toni Elias, plus the famous bike #74 of the late Daijiro Kato, who won the 250cc World Championship in 2001.

"It has been an emotional evening!" said Fausto Gresini. "It gives me great pleasure that the San Clemente town council have decided to make me an honorary citizen. The heart of Gresini Racing has always beaten here in San Clemente and this recognition makes me enormously proud."

Gresini will continue to run a team in both MotoGP and Moto2 in 2011.

Source: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com

Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya - Exhibition & Conference Sponsorships

Job Title: Sales Executive, Exhibition & Conference Sponsorships

Location: Nairobia
Department: Sales
Position reports to: General Manager
Job Purpose Summary

To plan and carry out sales and marketing activities in the Company so as to grow sales in line with the agreed business plans

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* A Degree in Sales and Marketing
* A Degree in Public relations will be an added advantage
* Minimum of 2 years experience in Sales and Marketing
* Ability to prioritize assigned work

Dimensions:
* Must be available within 2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* Sourcing fro sponsorships for out events, conferences and exhibitions
* Submits orders and ensures proper reconciliations of stocks is done.
* Keeps Management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as weekly and monthly reports
* Ensuring that there is consistency in sales and marketing of the particular event
* Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management.
* Ready to learn
* Grow new areas.
* Debt control and collection.
* Supporting Marketing and promotion activities by the management to assist push sales.

Context and Environment

The Company operates in a very competitive market. The company is a Public Relations firm involved in events selling and management

Person Specifications
* Good communication skills
* A team player
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated, proactive, organized, ability to multi-task, flexible, cooperative – with a “can-do-attitude”
* Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, holidays and/or weekends
* Must demonstrate an ability to build and manage relationships and positively influence various stakeholders
* Be willing to travel in the region

Key Success Factors

* Meet sales performance targets
* Exceed sales quotas for self and team
* On time performance, work ethic and quality of the proactive team
* Accurate forecasts, updates and requested reports to the General Manager

Send CV to proactivejobs2011@gmail.com

On or before 15th January 2011

Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com

Aga Khan Foundation Country Finance Officer Job in Tanzania

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a private, non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social development in developing countries.

AKF (East Africa) invites applications for the position of Country Finance Officer (Tanzania), located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Reporting to the Regional Chief Operating Officer, the Country Finance Officer is a key member of the senior staff who oversees the financial management of all AKF projects and the country office.

Responsibilities include: maintaining accurate accounting and financial records, preparing financial reports and statements on a regular and timely basis, monitoring and preparing budgets, ensuring that the financial and procurement policies and procedures are followed.

The incumbent will be required to exercise a high degree of professionalism and discretion due to the sensitive nature of the position and fiduciary responsibility involved.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

* A first degree in accounting, finance or related field with a professional accounting qualification, such as CPA/ACCA or equivalent;
* At least five years’ relevant experience in accounting and financial management at a senior level, including staff supervision, preferably in an international, non-profit agency;
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with experience of managing teams in a collaborative environment;
* Strong numerate, accounting, financial analysis and organizational skills and qualifications, including proficiency in using all Microsoft applications, and accounting software, preferably financial information system; knowledge of iScala a definite advantage;
* Be proactive with strong commitment to course, integrity and honesty;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, fluency in Kiswahili is highly desirable;
* Willingness to travel.

Applications should include a cover letter describing why you are interested and qualified for this position, CV, and contact information for at least three referees not related to you.

Applications marked confidential should be delivered or e-mailed by 14th January, 2011 to the Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation, Tanzania,

by e-mail to: recruit.akftz@akdn.org

or mail to

The Aga Khan Foundation, Tanzania,
P.O. Box 125,
Dar-es-Salaam.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.

Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com

Engineering Jobs in Kenya

A Civil Engineering Consultancy firm wish to recruit qualified staff, for the following positions:

1. Engineer (Roads)

To be based on site within Kenya

Qualifications and Skills

* Must possess University Degree BSc (Civil engineering) or equivalent and
* Be Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or equivalent.

General Professional Experience

* minimum of 12 year practical post-qualification experience.
* Must have extensive experience in Highway design and works contract administration.
* Recent experience as a Resident Engineer on Highway construction contract will be added advantage.
* Knowledge of FIDIC contract procedures a must.

2. Resident Engineer (Dams)

To work in one of our ongoing projects within Kenya and to be Reporting to Project Director.

Qualifications and Skills

* Must possess University Degree BSc (Civil engineering) or equivalent and
* Be Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or equivalent.

General Professional Experience

* A minimum of Fifteen year practical post-qualification experience.
* Must have extensive experience in Dam design and construction and water treatment works as well as works contract administration.
* Recent experience as a Resident Engineer on dam’s construction contract will be an added advantage.
* Knowledge of FIDIC contract procedures a must.

3. Water/Irrigation Engineer

Based at the Head Office in Nairobi but involves travelling to fields

Qualifications, Skills and Professional Experience

* Must possess University Degree BSc (Civil engineering) or equivalent.
* A minimum of 8 years practical post-qualification experience in water & irrigation Engineering.
* Registration with ERB will be an added advantage.

Email application to: civileng.jobs2010@gmail.com/civiljobs2010@hotmail.com

Deadline: The applications to be received on or before 19th January, 2011

Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com

Malaysia Announces National Holiday to Celebrate AFF Cup Victory

Jakarta - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Rajak announced Friday as a national holiday to celebrate Malaysia's victory in the 2010 Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup.

Najib congratulated the Malaysian team for having won 4-2 on aggregate to Indonesia on Wednesday.

“The young men have made us proud and we must use the victory to boost Malaysian football to glory,” Najib said.

Indonesia failed to overcome a three-goal deficit after a disastrous first-leg final in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, and its 2-1 victory at an overflowing Bung Karno Stadium was not enough to arrest a string of Cup setbacks dating to the tournament's inception in 1996.

Malaysian striker Mohd Safee's 54th-minute goal put Indonesia's back against the wall, all but assuring the visitors a victory in a final featuring two sides that had never won the title.

With the win, coach K. Rajagobal's side now owns the region's top football prizes, after having clinched the Southeast Asian Games title last year.

Meanwhile, Indonesia's team captain and midfielder, Firman Utina, was honored as the AFF 2010's Most Valuable Player and received a $10,000 prize. (JG & Antara)

Source: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com

Supporters Arrive at Bung Karno Stadium, Ready for the Big Match

Thousands of Indonesian supporters arrived at the Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta, to watch today's AFF Suzuki Cup final second leg between Indonesia and Malaysia.

They came in buses, cars and motorbikes since 5 a.m. despite the heavy rain falling in Jakarta this morning. Some had even stayed overnight.

“I'm from Yogyakarta. I arrived in Jakarta by train last night and went straight here, sleeping on a mat,” a supporter named Hendra was quoted as saying on the news portal Detik.com.

The match will kick-off at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast live by RCTI.

Meanwhile, around 300 Malaysian supporters will also watch the game live.

The fans came from Selangor, Johor and Kelantan states and were organized by a Selangor fan club, SSFC. They arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday and stayed with another group of supporters, the Ultras Malaya.

The leader of the supporters, Nasir Yunus said they had coordinated with the Malaysian Embassy about security.

“Malaysian supporters don't have to be afraid of riot in the stadium, however, I remind the fans to stay alert,” Yunus said.

Previously, Nugraha Besoes, secretary general of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), said there would be roughly 500 Malaysians watching the match.

“They will be given a special place and security, but they probably won't wear their team's attributes,” Nugraha said.

To discourage trouble at the stadium, five checkpoints will be set up in East Jakarta to frisk groups of fans heading toward Senayan for prohibited items such as weapons, laser pointers and firecrackers.

A tide of anger has risen among Indonesian fans in the past three days after Malaysians pointed lasers into the eyes of Indonesian players during the first leg at Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Jalil Stadium, a match Indonesia lost 3-0.

The National Police on Tuesday said it would add 1,000 officers to the combined 9,00 city, national and Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers already detailed to keep order during the match.

Source: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com