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  • Posted: Nov 7, 2017
    Deadline: Nov 21, 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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    Project Support Officer - Border Force

    Ref No: 19/17 LOS
    Grade: A2 (L)
    Type of Position: Fixed Term
    Duration of Post: 6 months

    Main Purpose of Job

    • The main function of this post is to provide administrative and intelligence support to the Border Force, based in the British High Commission in Lagos. 
    • The role will be specifically to maintain and update the administrative records, manage budget spreadsheets and other ancillary duties in support of the border Force project team.
    • All applicants will be required to hold a UK passport and citizenship and have an accountable work and/or personal record for the past 5 years.
    • The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team.
    • Appointments within the Border Force require a high level of integrity and discretion.
    • All candidates should be aware that this appointment is subject to security checks (past 5 years) and clearance prior to appointment.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Maintaining records of Project Hunter/Chaucer staff
    • Maintenance and accounting of monthly/annual budgets
    • Managing of drivers and maintenance of official vehicles, insurance and monthly payments to Hunter/Chaucer local support staff
    • Addressing of accommodation issues
    • Arranging payments of invoices, utility and other bills
    • Assisting with monthly reports and training programmes, including their evaluation
    • Making travel arrangements for UK and other African countries, including visa applications.
    • Preparing official letters, recording meetings
    • Arranging calls
    • Basic criminal investigations, research and analysis
    • Completing UK intelligence reports
    • Office and asset management
    • Liaison with law enforcement and public bodies – both at senior management and practitioner level

    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential:

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel
    • Ability to quickly and accurately input data to a bespoke database
    • Good attention to detail.

    Desirable:

    • Familiar with Firecrest, Echo, FCO and Border Force systems.

    Required Competencies:

    • Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

    Starting Monthly Salary

    • N381,775.

    Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment:

    • Candidates must be able to obtain Official Sensitive Security Clearance. 
    • A job offer will only be confirmed once this clearance has been granted by Foreign and Commonwealth Security Directorate.

    Method of Application

    Additional information

    • Only electronic applications will be accepted.
    • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
    • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
    • The British Deputy High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
    • Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
    • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
    • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to: Obtain the relevant permit; Pay the fees for the permit; Make arrangements to relocate; Meet the costs to relocation
    • 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.
    • 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 Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
    • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
    Interested and qualified? Go to British High Commission on fco.tal.net to apply

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