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British High Commission is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:Personal Assistant to the Deputy High Commissioner and IT Support Officer (ITSO)

Location: Abuja
Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Permanent
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: Political

Main Purpose of Job
This is an interesting and varied job working in the Executive Office in the heart of the British High Commission.
The main focus is on providing an excellent level of administrative support to the Deputy High Commissioner and the wider Political section of the High Commission, collaboration with the High Commissioner’s PA over the collective output of the HC and DHC, ensuring the smooth running of the diplomatic bag service, and IT support on the Commission’s Official-Sensitive tier.
The job also includes management of two members of staff.
Roles and Responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve

PA to Deputy High Commissioner:
Managing the Deputy High Commissioner’s diary and daily itinerary
Receiving official correspondence and drafting replies
Recording meetings and drafting minutes
Preparing briefing notes and packs for meetings
Planning and organising receptions and dinners hosted by the Deputy High Commissioner
Managing DHC’s inbox, sending messages and emails on behalf of the Deputy High Commissioner
Receiving, dealing with and prioritising meeting requests from both internal and external stakeholders

Wider Executive Office Tasks:
Collaborating with the High Commissioner’s EA to manage the combined activity and output of the HC and DHC, including diary coordination, internal communications and liaising with Residence Manager
Support EA/HC during busy periods
Covering for EA during leave absence

Diplomatic bags and customs clearance:
Sending and receiving UK and Lagos diplomatic bags
Sorting and distributing UK diplomatic bags
Arranging all pre clearance paperwork for diplomatic bags

Restricted ITSO:
Provide technical IT support to staff on the restricted and confidential tier (IT training provided)

Political Section/General support:
Providing general support to the political team as well as other teams in Chancery
Manage Chancery reception area and two receptionists
Ensuring smooth running of Chancery transport pool and booking systems with the Receptionists
Drafting official Notes Verbales to Government institution
Assist with setting up calls, meetings and events when required

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Manage 2 x part-time A1(L) Chancery Receptionists.
Oversee the DHC’s entertainment and travel budgets.
Essential Qualifications and Experience

Desirable:
The High Commission is looking for a candidate with previous office experience, with strong IT and technical skills, as well as PA skills.
The ability to speak and write in clear, correct, jargon-free English is essential

Required Competencies:
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace


Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: NGN 360,778


Application Deadline 14th November, 2016.

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