British High Commission Jobs in Nigeria, 9th June 2015
The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer and
seeks to deliver highest possible standards of service by selecting
experienced and professional staff.
Job Title: Corporate Services Assistant
Main purpose of job:The
post holder will be expected to function as a full time staff in
Corporate Service covering various workloads within the team
Roles and responsibilities:
- Revise and maintain residential inventories on database.
- Implement and maintain pyramid records for Post.
- Quality controller for procurement service delivery to the Estates Team.
- Disbursement of stationery items.
- Maintain an accurate stationery store inventory to avoid stock out.
- Retain a neat and updated store at all times.
- Responsible for HR registry.
- Preparation of LE staff induction packs.
- Liaise with the Hub for information on recruitment and or new employees.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by Deputy HCS or HCS
including acting as leave cover for Accounts, Procurement and HR teams.
Resources managed:
Key competences required:
- Competence 1: Collaborating and Partnering
- Competence 2:Delivering a Quality Service
- Competence 3: Seeing the Big Picture
- Competence 4: Making Effective Decisions
- Competence 5: Delivering at Pace
- Competence 6: Changing and Improving
Language requirements:
- Language: English Language
- Level of language required: Fluent written and spoken
Other skills / experience / qualifications:Essential on arrival:
- Be able to work quickly and accurately often under pressure.
- Have a positive approach to tackling problems.
- Willingness to take on new and challenging tasks.
- Good communication with excellent spoken and written English.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure.
- The ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision, to
regularly meet challenging targets across the range of duties.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- The ability to effectively handle large volumes of information and identify trends.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a corporate services environment (including but not limited to HR/Finance/Procurement)
Job Title: Chevening Scholarships Officer
Main purpose of job:
- To be responsible for owning and running the BHC’s annual Chevening
Scholarship application process. Working closely with the Chevening
Secretariat in London, to ensure candidates are well informed and
managed through the full application process, including preparing to
leave for the UK and returning to Nigeria.
- To maintain contact with and reenergise the Chevening Alumni network
in Nigeria, including liaising with leaders to determine customer needs
and establishing how the BHC could support.
- To provide ad hoc support to the Press and Public Affairs Team at BHC Abuja and BHDC Lagos.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Ensure the BHC manages the application process smoothly, keeping up-to-date knowledge of developments through the online system
- Coordinate and prepare BHC staff to be able to assess applications and conduct candidate interviews
- Maintain good contact with the Chevening Secretariat and respond quickly and helpfully to their needs
- Ensure the BHC promotes the Chevening Scholarship programme
effectively throughout the year as part of a focused and
well-implemented communications campaign
- Organise and deliver departure and arrival events for Chevening Scholars in coordination with BHC Abuja and BDHC Lagos
- Maintain real-time contact with current Scholars, seeking their
feedback of the process and reflecting their experiences around the UK
in Nigeria Network
- Manage and maintain the network of Chevening Alumni in Nigeria,
including seeking ways the BHC can provide specific, tailored support to
their needs
- Assess the potential for the BHC to develop partnerships within
Nigeria to support Chevening Scholars and working with seniors to
develop and implement an engagement plan aimed at gaining companies’
support
- Where capacity permits, provide support to the Press and Public
Affairs Team, with a particular focus on routine press monitoring and
providing support to BHC-led media events
Key competences required:
- Competence 1: Delivering a Quality Service
- Competence 2:Collaborating and Partnering
- Competence 3: Engaging Internationally
- Competence 4: Changing and Improving
Language requirements:
- Language: English
- Level of language required: Excellent command of written and spoken English
Other skills / experience / qualifications:Essential on arrival:
- IT literate with specific knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel programmes
- Working experience and knowledge of Social Media, including Facebook and Twitter
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Bursary/Scholarship role or similar work experience
Desirable:
- Experience of managing complex processes
- Evidence of maintaining effective professional networks of contacts
- Experience of working with Communications and/or Public Relations
Learning and development opportunities:
- International Communication Skills Course run by the FCO in London
- There are also opportunities to learn about and implement the FCO’s
communications planning guide, to ensure communication is well targeted,
delivered and evaluated
- Other formal and informal learning and development opportunities accessible through the FCO will be made available
Job Title: Deputy Press And Public Affairs Officer, B3
Main purpose of job:The
successful candidate will work within the Press and Public Affairs Team
to deliver and implement a range of communications tasks to support and
project the objectives of HMG in Nigeria. Duties will include, but will
not be limited to, managing the BHC digital media platforms, its
audio-visual material and working with a broad range of journalists to
deliver HMG messages. The successful candidate will also provide
tailored communications planning support to HMG departments working on
the BHC platform.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Manage the British High Commission Abuja webpage and digital media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter
- Keep a well organised electronic library of photos and audio/visual
files for use in publications, productions or for release to the media
- Photograph and record BHC and other HMG departments’ activities as required
- Monitor digital, print and broadcast media for issues of interest to the UK mission in Nigeria
- Maintain an up-to-date database of media contacts for the BHC,
including staying engaged with a broad range of international and
domestic journalists
- Prepare draft news releases for the press
- Work with Abuja-based HMG departments, including British Council,
DFID, UKVI to establish and implement appropriate campaign plans and to
ensure that HMG communication is coordinated
- Provide briefing and media handling support to the High Commissioner and other senior officials as required
Key competences required:
- Competence 1: Delivering a Quality Service
- Competence 2:Delivering at Pace
- Competence 3: Engaging Internationally
- Competence 4: Seeing the Big Picture
Language requirements:
- Language: English
- Level of language required: Excellent command of written and spoken English
Other skills / experience / qualifications:Essential on arrival:
- IT literate with specific knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel programmes
- Thorough knowledge of social media, including the ability to analyse
usage in order to shape BHC engagement and to focus campaigns
- Appropriate work experience in a media, marketing or public relations role
- Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
- 3 to 5 years experience work experience in a media, marketing or public relations role
Desirable:
- Evidence of maintaining effective professional networks of contacts
- Evidence of designing and delivering communications plans
- Photography and/or graphic design skills
- The ability to work as part of a busy, creative team, as well as willingness to provide support to team members when needs be
- Resilience, flexibility and ability to deliver quality under pressure and strict timelines
Learning and development opportunities:
- International Communication Skills Course run by the FCO in London
- There are also opportunities to learn about and implement the FCO’s
communications planning guide, to ensure communication is well targeted,
delivered and evaluated
- Other formal and informal learning and development opportunities accessible through the FCO will be made available
- Photo production training if required
How to Apply
All applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering
letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along
with a copy of their CV in English, by email to:
[email protected]Internal
applicants should also submit the above, with a copy of their most
recent (last 24 months) appraisals to the same email address.
All
candidates: Please quote in the subject line of your email, the VACANCY
NOTICE NO – 11/15 LOS and the position you are applying for.
Internal
candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the
subject line of your email, the VACANCY NOTICE NO – 11/15 LOS and the
position you are applying for, and also indicate that you are an
internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer.
Only
electronic applications sent via email will be accepted. The closing
date is 17 June 2015 and no further applications will be accepted after
this date.
NOTE: All applicants must be legally able to work in Nigeria with the correct visa/status or work permit.
The
British High Commission in Lagos is an equal opportunities employer,
dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Staff
members recruited locally by the British High Commission in Lagos are
subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Nigerian
employment law.
Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are
able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the
appropriate tax rates.
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
If
you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please
consider your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may
have about this position will only be answered during interview, should
you be invited.
Employment will be subject to obtaining the appropriate security clearance.