Fresh Vacancies at the British High Commission

Ref Id: 21/19 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Permanent
Start Date: 3rd June, 2019
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory: MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide general administrative support to the entire BMATT Nigeria Team, perform various administrative and clerical tasks to support the BMATT office; ranging from operating office equipment, visa applications, booking of hotels and flights, filing and dispatching, mail sorting, stationery replenishments any other administrative tasks to support the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the team, providing a quality and efficient service to staff and stakeholders in compliance with FCO policy and post regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing front office support, greet visitors courteously, provide them with needed information or direct them to appropriate personnel.
• Handling and Maintenance of Inward/Outward mail registers.
• Filing (hard copy and electronic) and dispatch of documents.
• Manage office stationeries and office supplies while ensuring they are updated and sufficient.
• Ensure mail is collected and circulated promptly to appropriate recipients.
• Ensure operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs.
• Anticipate fuel demand for the office generator and water requirements.
• Assist in monitoring MOD UK courses cycle for efficient and timely delivery and assistance to the Nigerian Armed Forces.
• Assist in completing admin requirements for MOD UK sponsored courses and supervise travel and visa bookings for Nigerian Military personnel attending such courses.
• Supervise cleaning staff and ensure tidiness of the general office area to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Updating Records, organise and manage relevant databases.
• Assist with making travel arrangements for team members.
• Running errands for entire Team.
• Monitor the day-to-day administrative requirements to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
• Delivery of general office support (photocopy, scan, fax and telephone)

Requirements
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• Proficient in the use of English language (writing, speaking, listening and reading)
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline.
• Computer literate - Good in use of Word, Email and Excel packages
• Ability to perform a full range of administrative support services.
• Ability to learn fast on the job.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to problem solving with an ability to think on their feet.
• Ability to work in a high/fast paced team
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to deal effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• A positive attitude is essential and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks in a very busy team.
• Good organisational and analytical skills - capable of working quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• Previous administrative & clerical knowledge
• Previous experience working with an Embassy, International Organisation and/or NGO.
• Reliability and experience of working in security sector reform or with the military.

Required competencies :

• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: NGN315, 328

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Ref Id: 18/19 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: S1
Type of Position: Permanent
Start Date: 3rd June, 2019
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates

Main Purpose of Job

• Hands-on Electrician to carry out effective day to day maintenance work, routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, new installation and construction works.

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist TWG team to attend to work requests on a regular basis as it affects the mission’s operations.
• Adhere to FCO health & safety standards in performing regular works and ensure compliance with all TWG work practices and policies.
• Assist TWG team to complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) works and meet deadlines in our Calendar schedule.
• Attend to all Ad hoc tasks delegated by the Building Services Manager (BSM) and provide updates.
• Carry out daily routine inspections and maintenance of all electrical panels and Distribution boards.
• Conduct routine and corrective maintenance of all small power outlets.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance of Generators, Electrical installations, etc.
• Carry out routine inspection and maintenance of building elevators (lift) and fire system.
• Conduct weekly tests and checks on fire alarm systems and submit a log sheet weekly.
• Responsible for all Energy Isolation and De-Isolation during maintenance.
• Read and interpret Blueprints or Electrical diagrams
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.
• Install, maintain or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
• Conduct routine inspection and maintenance of electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
• Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.
• Comply with the building regulations based on British standard.
• Execute plans for electrical wiring of well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems.
• Install safety and distribution components such as switches, sensors, resistors, circuit breakers, relays and other electronics components
• Prepare and assemble conduits both galvanized and PVC and connect wiring through them.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Electrical Labour Trade Test 1, 2, & 3 (Ministry of Labour &Productivity Certificate of Competence).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience providing Electrical maintenance and installation services in Multi-complex Office buildings.
• Experience in working to BS 7671 17th Edition
• Possess 2 and 4 wheel vehicle driving license.
• Computer literate - Word, Outlook (email) and Excel.
• Experience maintaining MCC panels.
• Experience maintaining DDC Panels

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience Working with the British High Commission

Required Competencies:

• Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

• Induction
• Mandatory e-learning courses (where applicable)
• On the job development
• E-learning portal and courses routinely organised by the Regional Learning and Development Team

Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: NGR 234,033.00