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The Australian High Commission is the official representative of the Australian Government in Nigeria . We provide a range of services to the general public, including consular, passport, visa and immigration, citizenship and cultural relations services. We also act on behalf of various Australian Government authorities by representing Australia's interests ...
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australians overseas.
The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to in pursuit of Australia’s global, regional and bilateral interests.
About the position
The Public Affairs Officer is a key member of the High Commission team, and is responsible for coordinating Australia’s public affairs program in Nigeria and other countries of accreditation for which the High Commission has responsibility (Niger, Cameroon, Gabon and Benin). The position entails engagement with the media, organising events, visits and programs, and assisting with trade promotion. The officer is also responsible for the High Commission’s social media platforms including the High Commission’s website and Facebook page.
The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications/Experience required
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australians overseas.
The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies in pursuit of Australia’s global, regional and bilateral interests.
About the position
The Development Cooperation Officer is a key member of the High Commission team, and is responsible for managing Australia’s development program in Nigeria and the other countries for which the High Commission has responsibility (Niger, Cameroon, Gabon and Benin). The position is also required to undertake research, prepare reports and establish networks with relevant stakeholders.
The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications/Experience
Applications should be submitted to ahc.abuja@dfat.gov.au (by email only). Applicants should include the following:
• Curriculum Vitae of no longer than two (2) pages;
• Name and contact details of two referees with close knowledge of their work; and
• A written statement (maximum 500 words) explaining how they meet selection criteria in terms of relevant professional and other experience, and qualifications, and their reasons for applying.
Applications close 22 June 2015.
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