Vice President, Business Development & Strategy Position in a Telecom Company

One of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More...Vice President, Business Development & Strategy(RF-VPBDS). Roles/Responsibilities • Plan and develop strategic objectives for business development; • Develop and manage annual business plans identifying key activities, priorities and risks; • Identify and pursue new business opportunities; • Develop and judiciously guide the implementation of marketing plan and strategies; • Drive decision-making that creates medium- and long-term improvement; • Develop suitable metrics in ensuring that designed strategies are delivering the desired outcomes; • Work closely with the CEO to communicate and implement the company’s strategy internally and externally so that all employees, partners, suppliers, and contractors understand the companywide strategic plan and how it carries out the company’s overall goals; • Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills to influence thinking or gain acceptance of existing and potential clients; • Pass down to the functional and business groups their boundaries for operational and investment planning • Track organisational progress in alignment with the overall corporate objective, recognize situations and determine appropriate responses • Develop, plan and implement various cost effective initiatives in enforcing the “Cost Effective and improved value” proposition of the company to its clients • Must be able to design a roadmap based on the understanding of what the client wants in the future and his current status, a roadmap to the client goals is drawn to facilitate the achievements of those goals. • Conduct periodic detailed analysis on the various market segments and the changes which may be occurring from one period to another with a view to ensuring the company is properly equipped to play in its chosen market segment; • Perform other duties as assigned. Skills and Competency Requirements • Must have professional skills and competence in the areas of telecoms engineering; • Good relationship management skills; • Good marketing and Business communication skills; • Good interpersonal skills; • Strong negotiation skills. • Good presentation skills; • Must be abreast with new developments like new telecoms benefits, reach and deployment • Good communication, planning, time-management and follow-through skills • Good knowledge of telecoms industry; Qualification and Experience • A good Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a reputable University; • Professional qualification and/or membership of a professional engineering body; • Industry experience of no less than 7 years; • Senior Management responsibility of no less than 3 years • An MBA will be an added advantage. Conditions for Application; Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning (Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

UNICEF Nigeria: Communication Officer

UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting for Communication Officer.More...Post title: Communication Officer (Polio), NO-B. Vacancy number: VN-NGR-07-2010. Contract type: Fixed-term. Duration: Two years. Location: Abuja. UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced communication officer who will assist in planning, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of its social mobilization and media/external communication activities of the polio eradication programmes and will provide the required support directly to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). He/she will contribute to the achievement of the targets set in the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) with respect to social communication and behaviour and especially as relates to fulfilling the basic rights of children. Responsibilities - Develop partnerships with mass media to generate and maintain public interest and support in UNICEF programme results and help set agenda for public discussion. Monitor implementation of media and press media activities by reviewing progress and identifying constraints through dialogue, field visits, and consultation with government counterparts, partners, community and UNICEF programme staff. Prepare analyses and reports on children as it comes out in the print media. - Support media/external relations activities such as organizing visits to project sites, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage, including press briefings, conferences and media interviews, to achieve country programme objectives and utilize both web-based and traditional media as appropriate to generate and maintain public interest in children’s issues and to tell the story of the Field Office/UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience. Maintain a resource centre with relevant information materials including photos, slides, videos, tapes, CD-ROMs, posters, leaflets and other audio/visual materials. - Monitor the local, national and international media to identify sensitive issues affecting children and advise the Country Office communication team on appropriate action to address the situation. Also identify media opportunities that could be utilized to highlight the issues of children and women in the Field Office and Nigeria Country Office. - Coordinate UNICEF support in one assigned state to ensure convergence of services in fulfilling the basic rights of children in the selected local government areas/communities. Use this experience to advocate with duty bearers and stakeholders at state, local government area and community level to leverage additional resources and implement favourable policies to sustain and expand interventions to other communities. - Establish a system to document success stories and use such stories to develop effective materials to support advocacy efforts with key duty bearers and stakeholders to fulfill the rights of children in the Field Office. Assist the national and Regional Offices in identifying and obtaining feature stories and other materials to facilitate advocacy and fund-raising activities. - Design (or adapt), produce and disseminate advocacy materials for specified audiences, arranging translation into local language(s) as necessary. Identify the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, etc., to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country, and manage their production and distribution to the target audiences. - Assist media houses and institutions to plan and organize relevant training programmes for specific audiences. Identify training needs for the purpose of capacity building and sustainability of programme/projects. - Prepare cash requests, and supply requests and plans of action, regular monitoring of project inputs and expenditures, routine and annual reports and other project documentation as required. Minimum qualification and competencies - First degree or its equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations or related field. - Minimum two years practical professional work experience in communication from print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media and external relations. Field/community based experience is required. - Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of another UN language, an asset. Knowledge of local working language(s) of the duty station is desirable. - Communication (written and verbal), working with people and drive for result. - Formulating strategies and concepts. - Influencing, relating and networking. - Learning and researching. - Planning and organizing. - Applying technical expertise in communication practice, methodology and practical application. Knowledge in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc. - Computer systems, including internet navigation, office applications and specifically, interactive digital media. UNICEF, which has a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, are strongly encouraged to apply. Method Of Application; Prepare the following documents - A completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) - Your curriculum vitae with your current, detailed contact information (including telephone number and email address) - A one-page summary statement that shows how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements above. Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and competencies (above) will be considered. Send your documents in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ and with the vacancy number to: The Human Resources Manager UNICEF UN House Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Drive Central Business District PMB 2851, Garki, Abuja. Applications must be received by UNICEF by midnight (Abuja time) on Tuesday, 10 August 2010. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. RESPONSE UNICEF will contact short-listed applicants within two weeks of the deadline. UNICEF will not contact applicants who were not short-listed. 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Aspiration Limited Vacancies:Executive Assistant to the CEO

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization. Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More...Executive Assistant to the CEO(REF-EAP).Roles and Responsibilities • Manage the President & CEO’s diary and appointments; • Help the President & CEO manage output, workflow and office deadlines; • Take and relay accurate and timely messages from telephone callers, and answer queries where possible; • Collect and open all mail addressed to the President & CEO; • Take minutes for all meetings; • Draft, type and dispatch all the President & CEO’s correspondences; • Liaise with relevant individuals, external organizations etc to arrange meetings, prepare agendas and draft minutes; • Maintain a comprehensive filing system; • Co-ordinate President & CEO’s travel in conjunction with in-house travel group; • Tabulate and retrieve President & CEO’s official expenditures and claims; • Arrange local transportation when necessary; • Carry out some research, media relations and promotional work when required; • Undertake any other duties as requested by the Managing Director. Skills/Competency Requirements • Confident and outgoing personality; • Well presented in communication and appearance at all times; • Good memory and organization skills; • Excellent computer literacy, speed and accuracy essential. (MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint); • Ability to type very fast. Qualification/Experience • A good Bachelor’s degree in English, Law or any other Social Science related discipline from a reputable University; • Experience of no less than 3 years in a similar position. • Professional qualification and/or membership of a professional body. Conditions for Application; Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning (Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Aspiration Limited Vacancies: Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization. Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More... Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer(REF-RNPO). Roles and Responsibilities 1. RF Planning and Design 2. RF Coverage Optimization-Drive Test and KPI optimization 3. RF Parameters Design and Optimization 4. Development of Test plan 5. Logfiles analysis and recommendation Skills and Competence Summary 1. Proficient in GSM, GPRS, CDMA and WCDMA Technologies 2. RF Engineering, Antenna Theory, proficient with a least one planning tool-ATOLL, PLANET EV, ASSET, etc 3. Proficient with Pilot Panoroma, Qualcomm-CAIT, Agilent, or TEMS Drive Testing tool 4. Proficient in Post processing of Drive test with ACTIX and MAPINFO 5. Excellent Microsoft Excel skill. Qualification/Experience 1. Bachelor degree in any Engineering or Physical Sciences 2. At least 3 years working experience on the same role 3. Excellent Communication skills 4. An eye for details, and a great sense of aesthetics 5. Excellent use of Microsoft Office packages 6. PMP is an added advantage. Conditions for Application ;Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning (Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Aspirations Limited Vacancies: Manager, Service Delivery & Support(Ref-MSDS)

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization. Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More...Manager, Service Delivery & Support(MSDS). Direct Report • President & CEO. Indirect Supervision • Business Units. Role/Responsibilities: • To be the main point of contact for all issues and able to represent the organization at all levels. • To build strong relationship with all Customer groups. • To manage all service delivery related issues, ensuring that Customer expectations are managed appropriately. • Responsible for monitoring all service and project delivery processes to ensure these are effective in managing the customers. • To improve, strengthen and maintain Customer satisfaction at all times. • Maintain a clear channel of communication with the customer to ensure that customer issues and concerns are dealt with in a timely manner and regular updates fed back to the customer. • To identify new areas of business opportunities and work with the Customers to develop these areas • Understanding the Customers’ requirements/challenges and support in resolving these. • Resolve revenue related issues and also ensure that all outstanding payments are actively chased and resolved. Requirements;1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 2. Good understanding and appreciation of GSM and CDMA technology. 3. Must have past experience of working in the telecom industry 4. Ability to produce reports and presentations 5. Ability to organize and hold customer meetings at various levels 6. Must have excellent customer service skills 7. Past experience of either Service Delivery or Project Management in the Telecomm industry. 8. Past experience gained from working with a Telecomm Vendor. Qualification/Skills • Bachelors degree in any Engineering or Physical Science discipline • MBA will be a great advantage • Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent Communication Skills • An eye for details and a good sense of aesthetics • Minimum of 5 years work experience on similar role.Conditions for Application;Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning -Verifiable 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Telecoms Company Jobs: Senior VP, Engineering Operations

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization.Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill.More...Senior VP, Engineering Operations: (REF-SVPEO). Direct Supervision • Manager, Operations & Maintenance • Manager, Technology Implementation. Direct Report • President & CEO. Roles and Responsibilities • Promote and facilitate good communication between different business teams across platform to create and maintain a healthy “community” and establish and share “best practices”; • Run the logistics of strategy process which include training, bringing in the correct people, organizing meetings, facilitating the team so that it remains on track, etc • Organize and manage key outsourcing and vendor relationships. • Must be able to travel, both within and outside the country very frequently and sometimes at very short notice. • Plan and develop long term Business Communications and Campaigns strategy together with the President & CEO • Manage a MS portfolio of over 1500 sites for both Active and Passive Elements, and a team of over 140 engineers • Manage a team for the deployment of over 4000 network elements in a year • Coordinate the overall Managed Service and Implementation operations, which includes resource dimensioning (Finance, Tools, Human, and Spares). • Attend senior level project meetings and leads the review and evaluation of delivery processes with client when necessary. • Lead in the effort in designing technical strategy, direction and approach, standards, technical reliability and flexibility as applicable to all Operations & Maintenance projects. • Responsible to meet Network Maintenance targets in terms of SLAs and managed the Field Service Maintenance Agreements and escalate accordingly • Ensure good communication and working relationships with the field maintenance teams • Responsible to input to the development of future Network Maintenance strategies and policies • Managed the Field Service Maintenance Agreements and escalate accordingly • Ensure that the spare part and inventory management is fulfilled according to the SLA targets.  Skills and Competency Requirements • Must have professional skills and competence in the areas of Telecoms Power Elements, Operation and Maintenance engineering; • Good relationship management skills; • Good marketing and Business communication skills; • Strong negotiation and presentation skills. • Must be abreast with new developments in the Managed Service value-chain, and conversant with Diesel Supply sourcing and management • Good communication, planning, time-management and follow-through skills • Good knowledge of telecoms industry; • Must be confident and have outgoing personality. Qualification and Experience • A good B.Engr/MSc degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a reputable University; • Senior Management experience in a Vendor, Operator or Engineering Service Company • Sound knowledge of Telecoms power and power related elements like Generators, Rectifier, Air Conditioners, etc • Strong experience in the deployment of BSS, NSS and Transport systems including Fiber optics networks • Professional qualification and/or membership of a professional engineering body; • Industry experience of no less than 8 years; • Senior Management responsibility of no less than 3 years • MBA and Huawei and Ericsson vendor knowledge will be added advantage. Conditions for Application Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning -Verifiable 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Aspirations Limited Vacancies: Receptionist(Ref-R)

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization.More...Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill; Receptionist: REF-R. Direct Report • Manager, Human Resources. Responsibilities • Receives incoming telephone calls for the department or organization • Obtains caller’s name, and forwards call to appropriate person or takes a message. • Greets clients and visitors and directs to conference room or staff member’s office. • May record calls and visitors • Provides information and assistance to clients and customers • Answers inquiries for the general public • Schedules appointments, maintains conference room schedule, receives or sends out messenger/courier items. • Performs typing and other clerical duties • Other functions that will be assigned by the department Qualification and Experience • OND/BSc degree in any discipline • Excellent Communication Skills • Minimum of 2 years experience in similar role. Conditions for Application: Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning(Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Hotsports is Recruiting for Marketing Officers(Male)

HOTSPORTS is currently recruiting for the position of Marketing Officers(Male).More...Qualifications:Must have a pleasant personality and positive dispositions. Must be a team player who can work with little or no supervision. Must be diligent and result oriented. Must have relevant marketing experience. Must be disciplined. Must have a passion for sports and a flair for recognizing business opportunities. Method Of Application: Interested & qualified applicants should forward their applications along with detailed CV and photocopies of credentials in hard copy within two weeks of this publication to: The Executive Director, HotSports Nigeria Limited, 1b Ajayi Street, Opp., Lagos Hilton Hotel, Off Ogundana street, Allen Avenue – Ikeja, Lagos Or email: career@hotsportslive.com

Aspirations Limited Vacancies:Internal Auditor(Ref-IA)

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization. Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More...Position: Internal Auditor(Ref-IA). Direct Supervision; Audit Accountants (occasional). Direct Report; 1. Board of Directors (functional); 2. President & CEO (administrative). Roles and Responsibilities; 1. Prepare an annual audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of Internal Audit. 2. Confer with Company management and the Audit Committee on policies, programmes, and activities of the Internal Audit Service; make recommendations regarding specific areas of responsibility. 3. Develop and update audit programmes and checklists; plan and monitor audit work schedules; and develop and recommend implementation of forms, systems, and procedures to carry out responsibilities and accomplish goals of the Internal Audit Service; 4. Ensure that accepted accounting and audit principles and policies are followed, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and operating systems and controls; 5. Meet with Company management at all levels and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, as necessary, to discuss audit plans and results and make recommendations to resolve audit findings requiring corrective action; 6. Ensure maintenance of high standards and quality of audit projects and coordinate coverage with external auditors. 7. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills and Competency Requirements; 1. Good leadership and analysis skills; 2. Good presentation skills; 3. Good knowledge of accounting framework and audit requirements; 4. Good interpersonal and communication skills; 5. Positive attitude to work and fearlessness. Qualification and Experience; 1. A good Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a reputable University; 2. Possession of a professional qualification (ACA etc.) and membership of a professional organization in the accounting practice; 3. Industry experience of no less than 6 years 4. MBA is desirable. Conditions for Application; Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning (Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Globacom Limited Vacancies: Project Managers

With the rapid growth of Globacom Limited, Nigeria’s second National Operator in GSM, Fixed, Broadband, Gateway and the successful spread into other west african countries, the company is poised to increase its manpower threshold. Globacom therefore requires the services of high flying architects.More...Qualification:- Minimum of Msc Architecture or its equivalent. - Must be registered with an NIA stamp. - PMP or prince 2 Certification, Membership of Project Management Institute(PMI) or Nigerian Institute of Management(NIM) will be an advantage. Experience/Skills: - Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience. - Significant project management experience with strong negotiation skills. - Strong Communication skills. - Must be able to multi-task in a high pressure environment and be ready to travel often and at short notice. Responsibilities:- Coordinate consultants and contractors from Nigeria and overseas. - Ensure project deliverables and timelines. Method Of Application: Qualified candidates should submit handwritten applications CV and one passport photograph to : Executive Director HR, 25 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. or e-mail them to projectmanagers@gloworld.com not later than 17th August 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Beyond Oblivion Vacancies:Senior Sales Engineer

Beyond Oblivion is revolutionizing the digital music industry from the business model to the way people discover and consume music. With unlimited access to music, and an online/offline catalog of music that reaches in to the tens of millions of tracks, the way people think about their personal music collection changes. Beyond is looking for a Senior Sales Engineer that shares the Company’s radical and disruptive vision and has the brilliance, fortitude, energy and commitment to travel the world and help tell everyone about it. More...Responsibilities: - Responsible for delivery of product demonstrations, including on-site technical setup of demo equipment and in-the-field software upgrades - Responsible for directing development team for product solutions - Responsible for representing the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc. - Able to respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs - Able to convey customer requirements to Product Management teams - Able to travel throughout sales territory, including international travel - Technical experience a plus; especially Linux command line, windows admin, Photoshop, bash scripting. Experience: Ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in software sales and knowledge of technology. Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base. Must possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports. Organized and analytical, able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches. Must be prepared for extensive travel. ▪ 3-5 years relevant experience in vendor sales ▪ Experience and familiarity with music products a plus. Education: ▪ A B.S. in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred.Interested? Please send a cover letter and resume to sriedel@beyondoblivion.com 

ORRI-TECH (NIG.) LTD RECRUITING

ORRITECH-TECH (NIG.) LTD, a reputable Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Services Company with Head Office located in Lekki, Lagos has urgent vacancy for the post of aMore...QUANTITY SURVEYOR: Qualification; Bsc or Hnd in Quantity Surveying with at least 2 years Post NYSC experience. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient in the use of: ms word, ms excel & ms project. Renumeration; Highly rewarding and competitive, employment stability with career growth is guaranteed. Interested applicants should forward their CVs to: jobs@orritech.com . Within 2 weeks of this publication.

Nigerian Police Recruitment Excercise August-Sept 2010

The Nigerian Police Force recently suspended the recruitment exercise of June 2010, but the cheerful news is that the establishment has now lifted such suspension and  has appointed a three man committee to oversee the new exercise which is to commence  on Monday August 2nd 2010More... to ensure equity and justice.Interested applicants are to supply their full names, email address, phone number, state of origin in order to obtain/download application form,answer simple arithemetic question. Apply Here. After submission,then you click on download application form and print thereafter, **IMPORTANT** The download link will be sent to your inbox. If not in your inbox check your spam folder. Please, the form is not to be sold

JOBS AT NIGER OPTICAL LTD

Niger Optical Services Limited is one of the leading names in the optics business in Nigeria,The company is currently recruiting for the under-listed positions at its Enugu OfficeMore...Nurses/Midwifery Secretary/Typist: The Positions are for those with relevant qualifications in the relevant area(s).  How to Apply Interested applicants are to submit their applications with relevant qualifications to: The Manager Niger Optical Services Limited Ziks Avenue Opposite MTN Office Enugu, Nigeria.

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