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  • Posted: May 14, 2016
    Deadline: May 20, 2016
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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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    Assistant Programme Manager

    Grade: B3 (L)
    Type of Position: Fixed Term
    Duration of Post: 12 months
    Type of Post: British High Commission
    Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
    Job Subcategory: Political

    Main Purpose of Job

    • Based in the British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria, the Assistant Programme Manager sits within the Criminal Justice Team, working to establish a functioning Nigerian Criminal Justice system in relation to complex cases.

    Roles and Responsibilities
    What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

    • The job holder will need to have good stakeholder engagement skills in order to build strong networks with decision makers and   then use those networks to deliver results
    • The job holder will work closely with other members of the Criminal Justice Team, as well as other colleagues in the British High Commission.
    • The job holder needs to be systematic and organised in their work, be resilient and focused in the   face of a challenging working environment, be able to multi-task and work towards the programmes focused objectives under UK FCO Policy.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Contributing to individual elements and  activities within the programme. Helping devise implementation plans.
    • Overseeing some of the programme activities  and taking them forward.
    • Assisting in creating budget plans for the programme and effectively monitor budgets ensuring value for money
    • Follow the appropriate Procurement procedures in line with UK FCO’s Policy
    • Ensuring that project delivery is in line with Terms of Reference provided to contractors and that deliverables are achieved within time and budget
    • Assist in providing terms of reference for contractors against which to measure delivery. Ensuring the quality and timeliness of contractors’ work against budget.
    • Liaising with stakeholders and contractors, maintaining good working relationship for quality service delivery of the programme
    • Ensuring payments are made to suppliers and registered accordingly
    • Overseeing and organising the logistical and administration requirements for the programme
    • Reporting to the Criminal Justice Team Programme Manager.

    Requirements
    Essential Qualifications and Experience:

    • Programme management experience
    • Financial compliance and reporting
    • Contracting/Procurement
    • Stakeholder/beneficiary engagement
    • Managing local partners and delivery agents
    • Experience in working for the UK government or similar enviroment

    Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

    • Previous experience on implementing programmes in Nigeria
    • Required competencies  
    • Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

    Starting monthly Salary
    N493,162

    Application Deadline

    20th May, 2016

    Start Date
    1st July, 2016

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should apply online here

    Note:

    • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
    • 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 checking and security clearances will be conducted.
    • Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
    • Any other post specifics - like information on the application form that is not include on the system.

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