Personal Assistant to the Deputy High Commissioner and IT Support Officer (ITSO) at British High Commission

Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Permanent
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: Political

Main Purpose of Job

• This is an interesting and varied job working in the Executive Office in the heart of the British High Commission.
• The main focus is on providing an excellent level of administrative support to the Deputy High Commissioner and the wider Political section of the High Commission, collaboration with the High Commissioner’s PA over the collective output of the HC and DHC, ensuring the smooth running of the diplomatic bag service, and IT support on the Commission’s Official-Sensitive tier.
• The job also includes management of two members of staff.

Roles and Responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve
PA to Deputy High Commissioner:

• Managing the Deputy High Commissioner’s diary and daily itinerary
• Managing DHC’s inbox, sending messages and emails on behalf of the Deputy High Commissioner
• Receiving, dealing with and prioritising meeting requests from both internal and external stakeholders
• Receiving official correspondence and drafting replies
• Recording meetings and drafting minutes
• Preparing briefing notes and packs for meetings
• Planning and organising receptions and dinners hosted by the Deputy High Commissioner

Wider Executive Office Tasks:

• Collaborating with the High Commissioner’s EA to manage the combined activity and output of the HC and DHC, including diary coordination, internal communications and liaising with Residence Manager
• Support EA/HC during busy periods
• Covering for EA during leave absence

Diplomatic bags and customs clearance:

• Sending and receiving UK and Lagos diplomatic bags
• Sorting and distributing UK diplomatic bags
• Arranging all pre clearance paperwork for diplomatic bags

Restricted ITSO:

• Provide technical IT support to staff on the restricted and confidential tier (IT training provided)

Political Section/General support:

• Providing general support to the political team as well as other teams in Chancery
• Drafting official Notes Verbales to Government institution
• Assist with setting up calls, meetings and events when required
• Manage Chancery reception area and two receptionists
• Ensuring smooth running of Chancery transport pool and booking systems with the Receptionists

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Manage 2 x part-time A1(L) Chancery Receptionists.
• Oversee the DHC’s entertainment and travel budgets.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
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

Required Competencies:

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

Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: NGN 360,778

Start Date 1st December, 2016.