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  • Posted: Oct 21, 2019
    Deadline: Nov 14, 2019
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    The Government of the United Kingdom domestically referred to as Her Majesty's Government is the central government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The government is led by the prime minister (currently Boris Johnson, since 24 July 2019) who selects all the other ministers.
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    Digital Communications - Intern

    Job ID: 34/19 ABJ
    Location: Abuja
    Grade: Internship
    Type of Position: Fixed Term
    Duration of Post: 12 months
    Type of Post: British High Commission
    Start Date: 1st December 2019
    Job Subcategory: Communications, Press and Media
    Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)

    Main Purpose of Job

    • We encourage applications from skilled and motivated young people for a one year internship as a Digital Communications Intern reporting to the Press and Public Affairs Officer in Abuja.
    • The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for individuals to contribute and learn from our work.
    • The successful candidate will work within the Communications Team as the Abuja based Digital communications Intern.
    • The Digital Communications Intern will be given specific tasks and responsibilities and will be challenged to develop their capabilities and gain experience.
    • Duties will include, but will not be limited to, designing text and audio-visual material for use on the BHC media channels, and working with a broad range of media stakeholders to deliver HMG messages.

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

    • Support the work of the High Commission communications team through using digital technology and editing software.
    • Operate an HD Camera and capture quality footage at events
    • Work with Nigeria wide HMG departments, including British Council, DFID, UKVI to develop, create and publish content that creatively promotes HMG work in Nigeria
    • Ensure up to date content and quality assurance on the UK in Nigeria digital platforms including the website and social media platforms.

    Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

    • Knowledge of social media, including the ability to design strategy and analyse usage in order to shape BHC engagement and to focus campaigns
    • Ability to write clear, engaging copy for social media and other short form content
    • Experience with audio-visual content production
    • Experience with photo editing
    • Collaborative skills; including professional and confident communication with external stakeholders and team members

    Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • The ability to work as part of a busy, creative team, as well as willingness to provide support to team members as needed
    • Resilience, flexibility and ability to deliver quality under pressure and strict timelines
    • Project or event management experience

    Required Competencies:

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

    Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment 
    Learning and development opportunities:

    • On the job training will be provided including on FCO digital communications channels and tools.

    Working patterns:

    • There may be possibility for flexible working patterns, and if required, should be discussed with the line manager.

    Additional Information

    • The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
    • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
    • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
    • 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 and security clearances checks will be conducted.
    • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
    • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: HERE
    • Successful candidates not resident in Country will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
    • Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
    • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
    • The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.

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    Plumber - Technical Works Group

    Job ID: 39/19 ABJ
    Location: Abuja
    Grade: S1
    Type of Position: Permanent
    Start Date: 15th November, 2019
    Type of Post: British High Commission
    Job Subcategory: Estates
    Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

    Main Purpose of Job

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

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Assist TWG (Technical works Group) team to attend to work requests on regular basis as it affects the mission’s operations.
    • Follow FCO (Foreign Common Wealth) health & safety standards in regular works, also ensuring compliance with all TWG work practices and policies.
    • Assist TWG team to complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) works and meet the deadline as scheduled.
    • Attend to all Ad hoc tasks delegated by Estates Manager and provide updates on the same.
    • Carry out the new installation and repairing of plumbing fixtures/ fittings.
    • Operate and carry out routine & corrective maintenance of domestic water treatment plant.
    • Carry out installation and routine cleaning/unblocking of drainage, water supply pipes.
    • Assist other trade persons to carry out their tasks i.e. Electrician, A/C Technician, Painter, Plumber, Mason and Carpenter.
    • Carry out routine maintenance of fire fighting equipment (Hydrant Heads, Hose reels, etc).
    • Carry out the routine/breakdown maintenance, check up, inspection of all the plumbing fixtures and pipe lines of residential and official accommodations.
    • Carry out the routine preventative maintenance of the cold and hot water supply pipeline system.
    • To carry out the routine preventative maintenance of ground & high level water tank and cisterns.
    • Carry out routine and corrective maintenance of HVAC chilled system water valves, meters, Gauges, and mechanical flow switches.
    • Preparing daily and weekly reports of work done and other necessary documentation.
    • Carry out routine and corrective maintenance of Barriers, blockers and folding gates.
    • Keep & clean tools and machines in proper position after using it.
    • Develop skills in all trades to meet Mission’s multi-tasking policies.
    • Take responsibility and custody of maintenance stores and procurement as per need.
    • Drive water bowser to deliver water to various compounds when required.

    Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

    • Plumbing Labour Trade Test 1, 2, &3 (Ministry of Labour& Productivity Certificate of Competence).
    • Minimum of 3 years experience providing Mechanical & Plumbing maintenance services in Multi-complex Office buildings.
    • Possess 2 and 4 wheel vehicle driving license.
    • Computer literate - Word, Outlook (email) and Excel.

    Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • BHC (British High Commission) working experience or experience from other international organisation

    Required Competencies:

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

    Starting Monthly Salary
    N184, 069

    Additional Information

    • 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 High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
    • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Post are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Country.
    • 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 fees for the permit
      • Make arrangements to relocate
      • Meet the costs to relocation
    • The British High Commission/Embassy do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
    • 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: HERE Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
    • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
    • Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.

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