The British Government Recruiting for Graduate Project Officers

Job ID: (01/17 PHT)
Location: Port Harcourt
Grade: B3 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 6 months
Start Date: 1 May 2017

Main Purpose of Job

• The main function of this post is act as an project support officer  providing operational support to the National Crime Agency Anti Kidnap & Extortion Unit (AKEU) officer currently based in the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria
• The successful candidate will be expected to operate from  the offices in  BDHC,  Port Harcout, Nigeria
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively both alone and within a team, at pace and collaborating with partners.
• Appointments within the NCA require a high level of integrity and discretion. All candidates should be aware that this appointment is subject to security checks and clearance prior to appointment.

Roles and Responsibilities / what will the Jobholder be Expected to Achieve
The successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks including:

• Initial kidnap response and liaison
• Interaction and debriefing of recovered hostages in conjunction with AKEU officer
• Liaison with Nigerian Police Force Intelligence Response Team (Anti Kidnap)
• Liaison with other NCA offices, law enforcement partners and private sectors partners in writng and in person
• Liaison with consular section
• Maintenance of accurate records in relation to administrative procedures
• Maintain and update CSSF Project Asset Register
• Maintain and update records relating to CSSF AKEU training delivery

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

• Familiar with law enforcement processes
• Familiar with consular processes
• Good local and geographical knowledge of South/South area of Nigeria
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel

Desirable Qualifications and Experience 

• Understanding of FCO procurement and financial processes.

Required Competencies:

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

Remunerations

• Starting salary is N 521, 826

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment:

• The successful candidate will need to show  flexibility over working hours, as these will on occasion be unsociable.
• Willingness to be available when required seven days a week
• The candidate will also have to travel to other states  in the region/country from time to time.