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  • Posted: Jun 12, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 26, 2017
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    Our Political Section is responsible for political relations between the UK and Nigerian Governments. They monitor the political situation in Nigeria and seek to strengthen the bilateral relationship. The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, and our consular network throughout the country, provide assistance to British natio...
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    Administrative Assistant

    Grade: A1 (L)
    Type of Position: Fixed Term
    Working hours per week: 36.5 hours
    Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
    Job Subcategory: Estates

    Main Purpose of Job

    • To undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
    • Assist Technical Works Supervisor and Maintenance foreman to ensure effective service delivery by the Estates Team.
    • Assist in Day to day control of Maintenance/Servicing/Project works.
    • Assist with liaising with technicians, contractors and others
    • Assist in providing comprehensive supervision of all works designated to post.
    • Assist in Planning and scheduling own and team's work to meet required time lines and outputs through prioritising activities against a daily programme and liaison with appropriate staff.
    • Assist Technical Works Supervisor and Maintenance foreman to ensure effective service delivery by the Estates Team.
    • Assist in Carryout activity recording such as Leaves, absent from work, sick etc.
    • Assist in Carrying out effective filing of all Pre-planned, Routine etc. Documentation in the appropriate manner.
    • Ensuring all documentations are properly filled and kept in order
    • Carryout documentation of the day to day work request that comes in/Closed
    • Responding to day to day emails that comes in
    • Assist in attending to the requisition / liaising with procurement to get materials
    • Calculations of overtime for the team
    • Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
    • Contributes to the general development and improvement of service.
    • Carries out statutory duties related to the post and to ensure compliance with regulations.
    • Ensures a culture of "Safety & Health above all else".
    • Work on Property compliance assessment

    Essential Qualifications and Experience 

    • Proven Significant and relevant experience in working in an office environment (3 years’ experience)
    • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
    • Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and scanner etc.
    • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
    • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
    • Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach

    Desirable Qualifications and Experience :

    • Experience in facility management is of advantage

    Required Competencies:

    • Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service

    Starting Monthly Salary

    • N263,239

    Method of Application

    Additional Information 

    • Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos 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.
    • 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 Deputy High Commissionill never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.

    Start Date 
    1st August, 2017.

    Interested and qualified? Go to British High Commission on fco.tal.net to apply

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