Vacancy -The British High Commission Is Currently Accepting CVs

Employer: The British High Commission (BHC)

The British High Commission (BHC) in Nigeria, requires the services of an experienced personnel to fill the position below:

Job Title: PA/DHC, IT Support Officer & Political Section Support

Vacancy Notice No: 07/15 ABJ

Location: Abuja
Section:Abuja Chancery
Grade: A2
Position type: Full-time

Main Purpose of Job

 ► This is an interesting and varied job in the heart of the British High Commission's Chancery. The main focus is on providing an excellent level of administrative support to the Deputy High Commissioner and ensuring the smooth running of the bag service and Restricted IT system. There is an additional requirement to give general support to Chancery Officers.

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

 ► PA to Deputy High Commissioner: Managing diary, arranging transport, replying to invitations, and general office support. Note taking at Post Security Committee and other meetings.

 ► Diplomatic bags and customs clearance: Sending and receiving UK and Lagos diplomatic bags, including arranging clearance.

 ► Restricted ITSO: To carry out Information Technology Support Officer (ITSO) duties on the Restricted tier in the Confidential area of BHC.

 ► Political Section support: Provide general support to Chancery including drafting Notes Verbale to the MFA, setting up calls, organising networking events etc.

Resources managed:

 ► Manage 2 x part-time A1(L) Chancery Receptionists.

 ► Oversee the DHC's entertainment and travel budgets.

Other skills / Experience / Qualifications
Essential on arrival:

 ► The High Commission is looking for a candidate with previous office experience (at least 4-5 years), with strong IT and technical skills, as well as PA or similar skills.

 ► The ability to speak and write in clear, correct, jargon-free English is essential

 ► The successful candidate will need to be self-starting, highly organised, flexible and able to work unsupervised to keep on top of the workload and changing priorities.

 ► Good interpersonal skills are essential as the jobholder will need to communicate clearly and tactfully, and build close and effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels from across the High Commission, HMG in London, other Diplomatic Missions in Abuja, and with senior Nigerian officials.

Desirable

 ► The High Commission is looking for a candidate with previous office experience, with strong IT and technical skills, as well as PA skills. The ability to speak and write in clear, correct, jargon-free English is essential.

Learning and Development Opportunities

 ► ITSO (IT Support Officer) course.

Key Competences required for the job

 ► Delivering at Pace

 ► Delivering a Quality Service

 ► Collaborating and Partnering

 ► Making Effective Decisions

Language Requirements

 ► Language: English

 ► Level of language required: Fluent

Remuneration
N329,673 per Month

Application Closing Date
Monday, 8th June 2015

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates 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: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

Only electronic applications (sent via email) will be accepted. Internal applicants should also submit the above, with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals, minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to the same email address.

Internal candidates and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject line of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 07/15 ABJ, and position you are applying for, and also indicate that you are an internal candidate or spouse of a diplomatic officer.

Note

 ► All applicants must be legally able to work in Nigeria with the correct visa/status or work permit.

 ► The British High Commission in Abuja is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

 ► Staffs recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to Nigerian employment law.

 ► 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.

 ► The candidate must be a British passport holder who already has or is able to obtain UK Security Clearance, or another national who has recently lived at least five consecutive years in the UK and may be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

 ► The candidate must also provide evidence that they have permission to work for the British Deputy High Commission in Nigeria (i.e. that they are a Nigerian passport holder; or hold a Nigerian work permit that allows them to work for a diplomatic mission). Any applicant who does not provide evidence of this will be sifted out at the first stage.