British High Commission (BHC) Job Recruitment

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:   Job Title: Intelligence Fusion Cell (IFC) Analyst Ref Id: 08/20 ABJ Location: Abuja Grade: C5 (L) Type of Position: Fixed Term Duration of Post: 18 months Start Date: 1 May 2020 Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Job Subcategory: MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Main Purpose of Job

• Subordinate to the IFC J2 Chief, the incumbent will report upon the real time strategic and operational intelligence environment in order to provide understanding of Nigeria, specifically, the Northeast Campaign through both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• This is an exciting yet demanding role within the IFC that requires the incumbent to collate, process and disseminate intelligence products for key UK mission partners as well as the Nigerian Defence Intelligence Agency, French & US cohorts as well as the wider UK intelligence community.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

• When the opportunity allows, assist wider UK military J2 functions in Nigeria;
• Support the leading of skilled intelligence analysts to provide Multi-Int intelligence analysis and products;
• Utilise J2 reach-back into PJHQ J2, LIFC and the broader UK Intelligence Community to provide intelligence fusion opportunities;
• Develop relationships with military and non-military actors to improve UK understanding of West Africa, Nigeria and the Violent Extremist Organisations (VEOs) operating within the country;
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principle VEO threats in Nigeria and report appropriately;
• Provide intelligence updates and threat assessments to support operational understanding and threat awareness;
• Collate, record, evaluate, analyse and disseminate all source intelligence reporting derived from Nigerian counterparts, P3 mission partners and Open Source intelligence sources;
• Undertake liaison with Nigerian Intelligence agencies, to include Mil, ONSA, DIA, NIA, Law Enforcement and Host Nation agency’s;
• Undertake liaison with international intelligence agencies, to include US, FR and other MNJTF partners; primarily focusing on ISR and other sources of intelligence;

Requirements Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Developed Vetting (DV) security accreditation is essential prior to arrival and commencement of the role.
• UK passport holder.
• Multi-Int analytical skillset with proven qualifications in military analysis.
• Operational experience working in, and with UK Mil J2 staff in deployed locations as well as an ability to function in austere, satellite locations for short-periods.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• The ability to work as part of a busy creative team, as well as willingness to provide support to team members needs be.
• Qualities in resilience, flexibility as well as an ability to deliver quality products and services under pressure and against strict timelines.

Required competencies:

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.

Starting Monthly Salary N 1,191, 637.86 Other benefits and conditions of employment:

• All candidates should be aware that this appointment is subject to security checks and clearance prior to appointment. Please note that only nationals of the UK are likely to meet this requirement.
• Appointment for this position requires a high level of integrity and discretion.

 

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Additional Information

• The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Post are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Country.
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
  • Obtain the relevant permit
  • Pay fees for the permit
  • Make arrangements to relocate
  • Meet the costs to relocation

Job Title: Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Change Manager, Nigeria Network Ref No: 10/20 ABJ Location: Abuja Grade: C4 (L) Type of Position: Fixed Term Duration of Post: 24 months Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory: HR Start Date: 15 April 2020

This role will be required to:

• This may include providing technical or expert advice to senior management teams and supporting policy development work. The Job holder will be required to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and engage internationally.
• Facilitate the development of an “inter-cultural competence approach” to staff engagement across the Nigeria Network. This can be a template for Nigeria, which will be aligned with the global template created by D&I UK and Regional Inclusion Partner for Africa.
• Coordinate and Manage Diversity, Equality and Inclusion related efforts, groups, events and programmes across the Nigeria Network to support HMG; Partnering with HR and relevant colleagues to manage our diverse needs and improve working culture and outcomes.
• Lead on the interpretation and implementation of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy advice from London. Provide advice to senior management and Nigeria’s Head of Mission on best practise and applicable models using proactive ideas and solutions in partnership with the Regional Inclusion Partner (RIP) for Africa.

Other Functions of this role will be to improve the quality of public service by designing and developing programmes and strategies which:

• Improve our understanding of how perspectives and mind-sets influence the way we work
• Help to reduce discrimination and exclusion; reduce cultural bias.
• Helping to make One HMG more of a reality than an aspiration
• Responsible for Investigating cases of grievances, harassment, bullying and discrimination
• Promote awareness of diversity and equality in the BHC and across the wider Nigerian network
• Support the Inclusive management of relevant talent across the Nigeria Network (support West Africa Sub-region), exploring opportunities to improve the way we work and model best practise across the network
• Break down diversity and equality barriers

Key Responsibilities Collaborating and Partnering (Working with Others) – 30%:

• Working alongside very senior colleagues within the Mission such as High Commissioner, Deputy High Commissioners, Regional Inclusion Partner for Africa, the head of Human resources, head of political section on policy related matters and the deputy head of DFID in providing strategic advice, which informs policy decisions and strategy.
• Supporting individual teams in the BHC with tips and recommendations for more inclusive working, focusing on HMG global values of Respect, Creativity, Expertise, Courage, Resilience and Public service.
• Summarise the analysis of feedback and recommendations from staff surveys, Away days and team building events, providing an understanding of the status quo, and mapping out future look.
• Work in partnership with teams such as the Human development team in DFID to inform policy on social inclusion and disability awareness within Missions; Support the research, strategy and implementation of DFID’s “leave no one behind programme”
• Providing monthly progress reports on the strategy, feedback and updates to Head Of Mission, diversity and inclusion champions, FCO’s West Africa desk in London and other relevant departments

Seeing the Big Picture – 20%:

• Designing Themes, actions and outcomes for planning Away-days, and team-building events focused on Diversity and Inclusion
• In partnership with the Regional Inclusion Partner for Africa, interpret analysis of RIP for Africa, bring together ideas from posts in the region to develop a strategy that supports action against Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment across Nigeria’s seven posts (template for Nigeria, aligned with global template).
• Design and develop a Nigeria Network Diversity and Equality Strategy for staff engagement
• Tapping into the Regional Inclusion Partner's work across the Africa network and lessons learnt from other Africa posts, experience and best practice examples tested in other missions such as China, Pakistan etc. exploring innovative opportunities to implement these in Nigeria (providing template for other West Africa Missions)
• Work closely with Nigeria Communications teams, to raise the visibility of Post’s diversity and inclusion efforts within the FCO network. Consider, share and implement ideas on how internal communications can work better in Nigeria and across the global network

Building Capacity for All – 30%:

• Recommending and driving policies which promote the completion of relevant eLearning such as unconscious bias, diversity, inclusion, equality, disability and mental health awareness every 6-months within the mission for new colleagues and encouraging refresher courses for all staff
• Organizing and facilitating alternative learning sessions on diversity and inclusion for colleagues without access to Firecrest
• Supporting the BHC/DFID Staff induction process by running cultural awareness sessions for new colleagues; supporting relevant colleagues in other posts to replicate this model
• Facilitating regular Inclusion related learning sessions for job-specific groups and in line with business needs e.g. political sections, programmes etc.
• Research and map out a list of people, skills and relevant talent within the Nigeria Network, including softer skills e.g. local knowledge of various states, regions, political, cultural, language skills etc. so that there is a database with a pool of resources to tap into whenever the need arises.
• This will support the mission’s work across sectors and provide an opportunity for colleagues to feel more valued for the talent and skills they bring to the table. Managing, sharing, updating and improving this facility for the benefit of the sub-region
• Advising on other low-cost opportunities and initiatives to motivate colleagues and encourage them to think creatively and stretch themselves to achieve more sustainable outcomes

Leading and Communicating – 20%:

• Proactively championing relevant initiatives, and drives at the BHC Abuja
• Supporting performance improvement processes, initiating complex dialogues and delivering strategic communications in the process of managing change.
• Representing Post in Diversity and Inclusion related engagements and dialogues in London.
• Serve as the rallying officer to streamline the work and efforts of relevant corporate groups and committees such as the Diversity and Inclusion working group; the First response Officers; staff Survey review team, the Excellence Committee in Lagos and others in the sub-region. Think creatively about learning and Development opportunities for these groups and the sub-region which promote inclusion and diversity including alternative shadowing models, cross-team learning opportunities etc.
• Coordinate the efforts of Diversity Champions in Abuja and Lagos (support if necessary other West Africa missions and regional offices) to improve our work culture and inclusivity.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Experience of managing a diverse and dispersed group of stakeholders.
• Strong cultural awareness and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and interpretative ability
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of Creatively and Innovation
• They should also have experience in mediating conflicts in the workplace.
• Degree in social science, Law, Human development or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience  and work in related activity
• Proven Leadership and effective people management  and Influencing skills
• Excellent Team Player; Experience in dealing with a range internal and external stakeholder; Ability to effectively engage Internationally; Ability to manage upwards
• Resilience  and ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Proven record of accomplishment in employee relations casework, organisational development and leadership development.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Required competencies:

• Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All.

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Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Additional Information 

• The British High Commission/Embassy do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Post are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Country.
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  • Obtain the relevant permit
  • Pay fees for the permit
  • Make arrangements to relocate
  • Meet the costs to relocation

Job Title: Freight / Corporate Services Officer Job ref: 11/20 LOS Location: Lagos Grade: A2 (L) Start Date: 4th May 2020 Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission Job Subcategory: Corporate Services Support Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

• The British Deputy High Commission (BDHC), Lagos employs over 170 staff, delivering a number of projects and services across West Africa. The Mission is part of a wider Nigeria Network and operates in partnership with colleagues in the British High Commission, Abuja. Our Corporate Services team is the core of BDHC and responsible for the entire operational platform including Estates, Transport, IT, Finance, HR and Protocol / Freight.
• The successful candidate will provide administrative support across the Corporate Services department with a key focus on the core administrative functions within the Protocol / Freight team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Registration of diplomatic vehicles with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, obtain vehicle travel documents and maintenance of an up to date vehicle list for the Mission.
• Processing and obtaining re-entry visas and diplomatic identity cards for members of the UK staff
• Line Manage 2 S1 officers
• Processing and obtaining container demurrage refunds from shipping lines
• Maintain accurate container return record
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Freight and Travel Manager
• Provide admin support across the Corporate Services department as required
• Preparation of Import and Export clearance documentation
• Establish and maintain useful contacts at the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Follow up of approvals with relevant government ministries, departments and agencies including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Liaising with clearing agents over clearance of general goods including personal effects, motor vehicles, furniture / fittings, medical supplies and perishables and supervising their delivery
• Carry out goods inspection at the air and seaports as required

Resources Managed (Staff and Expenditure):

• 2 x Junior Officers

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Good problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box to deal with complex issues
• A self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision delivering a quality service
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools – Word, Outlook and Excel
• At least 2 years relevant experience in Cargo, Logistics or Freight Management
• At least 2 years relevant experience in an administrative or customer service role
• An excellent command of the English language – oral and written
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills including the ability to work with colleagues across departments

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Science disciplines

Required competencies:

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Starting Monthly Salary NGN 405, 972

 

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Additional Information  

• Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
• Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
• Successful candidates not resident in Country will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
• Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
• Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
• The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
• Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Lagos State, Abuja