Dr Joseph Apeh Omede Email & Phone Number

Tunisia

•Enhancing bilateral (Political & Economic) relations between Nigeria and Tunisia•Promoting Scientific, Cultural and Commercial exchanges between both Countries•Processing Bilateral Air Services Agreement between both Countries•Reporting on political and economic developments in host country to Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Nigeria•Attending conferences and meetings with diplomatic corps and other international organisations in Tunis •Participating in Trade fairs and attending sporting activities•Canvassing for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and match-making in trade/commerce.•Joint commission and other partnership formations•General administration of the Embassy•Supervising the issuance of visas.Supervising over 16 officers and staff of the Embassy.

Nigeria

•Supervision of 20 officers, 6 Secretaries and 6 clerks in the timely preparation of briefs for meetings, International Conferences and workshops in respect of all the United Nations Organs and Institutions as well as other International Organizations.•Attending most of the meetings, Conferences and Workshops at the International Fora.•Holding and Chairing Inter-Ministerial meetings with the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria, preparatory to major International Conferences and meetings at designated areas.•Debriefing and writing reports in respect of decisions, conclusions and the outcome of the International Conferences attended to the Presidency for necessary follow-up.•Canvassing for support amongst the international community in respect of Nigeria’s candidatures for International posts and appointments.•Budgeting and processing the payments of Nigeria’s assessed contributions to the United Nations Organs, Institutions and other International Corporations and Agencies.•Granting audience to foreign delegates and members of the Diplomatic Corps for mutual discussions on thematic areas.•Coordinating Inter-Ministerial meetings in conjunction with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Nigeria for the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York

Nigeria

•Conducting Inter – Ministerial Meetings with the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as the Nigerian Manufacturing Associations etc. on Joint Commissions, Trade, Investment and Industrial Development Matters.•Wooing Foreign Investors to Nigeria.•Participating in International Conferences on Trade, Investment etc. matters.

Greater New York City Area

In Charge of the general administration of the Mission; Co-Signatory to the mission’s Accounts; supervising of Locally Recruited Staff; Protocol etc

Greater New York City Area

General promotion of Trade and Investment; engaging and coordinating trade seminars and conferences, assisting foreign investors on trade missions to Nigeria; registration of Nigerians and their businesses in U.S.A. etc.

Nigeria

Policy Planning, Research and Statistics

Austria

In charge of bilateral relations with Slovakia (Political and Economics).

Austria

Multilateral Relations

Austria

Multilateral Relations. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC)

Austria

In charge of Information and Culture

Nigeria

• Preparing posting and discipline brief for the consideration of Senior Staff Committee.•Chief Finance Officer – National Human Rights Commission, Abuja, Nigeria, September 1998 to June 2001 (on secondment).•Sourcing for funds for Human Rights Commission in conjunction with the Executive Secretary, from Donors, NGOs, Governmental Organisations, etc.•In charge of all the financial transactions of the Commission•Budget preparation, monitoring and evaluation•Rendition of Returns to the Federal Ministry of Finance•In charge of Assets, Transports, Equipment and Stores•Securing meeting venues for the monthly Governing Council meetings.Advertorials

Nigeria

•Budget preparation, monitoring and evaluation.•Foreign Service Academy Course – April 1994 to May 1995

Nigeria

•Preparation of briefs on Appointment, Promotion and Establishment for the consideration of Senior Staff Committee.

Nigeria

•General banking duties•Bank Manager (Rural Branch), BuniYadi, Yobe State, Nigeria – August 1986 to April 1991.•Lending to Small and Medium Entrepreneurs.•Equity- financing of agro-industries and SMEs•Extension of credit facilities to Farmers for Agricultural produce, fisheries and livestock; Rendition of returns to Headquarters, etc.

Nigeria

•Carrying out feasibility studies on cottage industries, SMEs, etc.•Monitoring, evaluating and financing such cottage industries, SMEs, etc.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations And Affairs

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), International Relations And Affairs

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Economics