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CSSF Nigeria Programme Officer
Head of Communications and Public Relations
Plumber
Health & Safety / Compliance Assistant
Intern - Technical Works Group


CSSF Nigeria Programme Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
LocationAbuja
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial


Ref Id: 13/14 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: B3 (L)
Type of Position: Permanent
Start Date: 1st June, 2019
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: CSSF - Conflict Stability and Security Fund

Main Purpose of Job

The job holder will work directly to the Deputy Head of CSSF Nigeria, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) programmes which work towards a more stable, secure, prosperous and resilient Nigeria.
The CSSF portfolio in Nigeria will be worth approx £25m in the next financial year and covers a range of security and stabilisation programmes, including on Security and Justice Reform (SJRP), and in the North East and Delta regions of the country.
The CSSF Nigeria team works to and is co-located with the West Africa team, which oversees approx. £36m p.a. programmes across the region (with Nigeria inclusive). The CSSF Nigeria programme is delivered by partners from a range of different government departments and each overseen by a Senior Responsible Owner (SRO).
The jobholder will be responsible for the effective management of programmes and underpinning projects funded by the CSSF in Nigeria (and wider West Africa as needed). This involves working with programme leads, SROs, implementing partners and stakeholders to help manage and monitor projects within the CSSF portfolio to time, cost and quality.
The post-holder will be responsible and accountable for:

Provide regular reporting on projects progress to the Deputy Head of CSSF Nigeria. Work with programme leads and implementing partners to monitor progress against set criteria to deliver programme and component objectives
Liaise with finance manager on ensuring accurate and timely budget and spend figures are reported to CSSF London colleagues within approved allocation.
Ensure all programme documents, agreements and other key correspondence are saved on EasyFile.
Hold PRISM responsibilities for FCO projects managed thus ensuring activity costs are captured in the period they occur.
This role requires the jobholder to have some experience in financial management.
Requirements
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

Experience in programme management.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

Financial management experience.
Required Competencies:

Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service.
Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: N610,535.

Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

There are a wealth of L& opportunities available through the Diplomatic Academy, on the job training opportunities as well as attending CSSF professional development, conferences and training
Nigeria is one of HMG's highest priorities in Africa. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country (c180m), its largest economy and the world's twelfth largest oil producer. One in five Africans are Nigerian. Two thirds of Nigeria's cl 80m people live on under $1.25 a day. By 2050 its population is expected to grow to around 440m.
Set against these opportunities, Nigeria faces enormous challenges, including major security threats (from instance from Boko Haram in the north-east, and insecurity in areas such as the Niger Delta), huge corruption, tensions over land, resources and jobs, and a fragile economy. These challenges affect the Nigerian government's ability to deliver effectively on security, development and prosperity - in a country which is home to a quarter of Africa's extreme poor. Nigeria has the potential to be major force for development across the continent. It has a strong influence on African politics, peace and security, and trade through ECOWAS/AU, and is a major contributor to peacekeeping.
Abuja is one of the largest and most important HMG missions in Africa, with a large High Commission, high profile DFID office and other departments and UK military represented. The CSSF team is expanding and dynamic, sitting at the heart of the Mission.
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Head of Communications and Public Relations
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
LocationAbuja
Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding


Ref. ID: 14/19 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: D6 (L)
Start Date: 1 June 2019
Type of Position: Permanent
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: Communications, Press and Media

Main Purpose of Job

The British High Commission (BHC) seeks an experienced and dynamic professional to lead the British High Commission’s communications effort across the UK government’s network in Nigeria.
Communications is a key tool in BHC’s efforts to deliver on its wide-ranging objectives in Nigeria.
The Head of Communications will ensure we are using that tool to maximum effect, leading the comms team and collaborating with policy and programme teams across the office to communicate effectively and innovatively across a range of traditional and digital media.
The role will also drive regional communications work across West Africa, reporting into and drawing on the regional hub in South Africa.
This is an exciting and fast-paced role suitable for a high quality and experienced communications professional.
Roles and Responsibilities

Working with colleagues across all UK Government departments operating in Nigeria and West Africa, as well as the press offices of Government Departments in London, you will set the direction for UK communications in Nigeria and drive high quality delivery.
You will lead strategic communications and public diplomacy across the UK Government’s Nigeria network. Working with comms leads across the region and with the Comms Hub in South Africa, you will deliver regional communications campaigns across West Africa, tailored effectively to the local audience.
Using a blend of communications tools you will lead the team in generating innovative media campaigns and events, delivering high quality communications to project a positive image of the UK and to support delivery of the UK’s objectives in Nigeria, which cover a broad range of policies.
The Head of Communications will be the British High Commission’s spokesperson, drafting, clearing and delivering appropriate media messages to local and international media, based on a solid understanding of the issues and the context, and using reliable judgement.
You will provide comms advice to the High Commissioner and other senior officials on their messaging.
You will support the Press and Public Affairs team in effective monitoring and analysis of national and international media, providing reliable and informative products to colleagues in the Nigeria Network as well as the Nigeria Team in the Foreign Office in London.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Previous experience in public relations, marketing or media, including developing and implementing media communication plans/media campaigns and managing events.
Proven track record of delivering high quality strategic campaigns
Highly organised, proactive, able to work accurately within deadlines, with little supervision, in a fast paced environment
Attention to detail and strategic understanding, including when operating under pressure
Qualified to post graduate degree level
Strong oral and written communication skills in English
A good working knowledge of ICT software (e.g. MS Word) in general and strong skills in digital media
Strong networking and relationship management skills
Effective management of teams
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Experience working in an international organisation
Required Competencies:

Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: NGN 1,852,619

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Plumber
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationVocational
Experience3 years
LocationAbuja
Job FieldEngineering / Technical


Job ID: 07/19 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: S1
Type of Position: Permanent
Start Date: 1st June, 2019
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates

Main Purpose of Job

Hands-on Mechanical Plumber to carry out effective day to day maintenance work, routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, new installation and construction works.
Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

Assist TWG team to attend to work requests on regular basis as it affects the mission’s operations.
Follow FCO 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 per our Calendar schedule.
Attend to all Ad hoc tasks delegated by Building Services Manager (BSM) 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.
Take responsibility and custody of maintenance stores and procurement as per need.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Plumbing Labour Trade Test 1, 2, &3 (Ministry of Labour& Productivity Certificate of Competence).
Minimum of 3years 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.
Trained Avon Barrier Systems maintenance personnel.
Experience maintaining Trox Fan-coil Units
Required Competencies:

Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: N234, 033.

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Health & Safety / Compliance Assistant
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
LocationAbuja
Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE

Ref. ID: 08/19 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: A1 (L)
Start Date: 1st May 2019
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Type of Post: British High Commission
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates

Main Purpose of Job

To assist in co-ordinating, supporting and advising the British High Commission in all aspects with regards to Health and Safety.
Assist the Health and safety / Compliance officer in establishing, managing and monitoring standards, processes, stakeholder engagement and communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within the High Commission are adhered to.
Roles and Responsibilities
To include, but not be restricted to the following duties:

Provide general support and assistance to the Health and Safety/Compliance Officer
Review and record checks on all fire exits, fire and fire equipment, and fire signs.
Review and record the First Aid, spill kit, fire extinguisher records provision across BHC sites.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Must possess either a University degree or an HND degree
Flexible approach to problem solving with an ability to think on their feet
Ability to work in a high paced team
Ability to learn fast on the job
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
Good organisational skills - capable of working quickly and accurately
Must have at least 3 years relevant work experience in Health and Safety, Compliance or an Audit role
Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Good Customer Service/Relations skills
Good data analysis skills
Required Competencies:

Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.
Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: N315,328

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment
Working patterns:

Full time position, with core working hours between 8am - 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am - 1pm on Friday. However, the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises.
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Intern - Technical Works Group
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience2 years
LocationAbuja
Job FieldEngineering / Technical Internships / Volunteering


Ref. ID: 11/19 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: Internship
Slot: 2 Openings
Start Date: 1st May 2019
Duration of Post: 6 months
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Job Subcategory: Estates
Type of Post: British High Commission
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Main Purpose of Job

To assist in co-ordinating all TWG work requests for the helpdesk and communicate updates and status of work requests (WR) to Customers and stakeholders.
Manage communications with customers and stakeholders on all work requests (WR), Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and projects in all residences, offices and assisting in TWG clerical/ Admin tasks.
Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

Help implement communications strategies
Draft, edit and send communication/ notices to relevant stakeholders
Lead in maintaining the Abuja Enquiry system
Track works requests and provide regular feedback on progress and resolution
Facilitate effective internal and external communications with administrative based tasks and project work across all teams
Undertake additional projects and duties assigned by the TWG team
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Must possess either a University degree or an HND degree
Flexible approach to problem solving with an ability to think on their feet
Ability to work in a high paced team
Ability to learn fast on the job
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
Good organisational skills - capable of working quickly and accurately
Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Good Customer Service/Relations skills
Good data analysis skills
At least 2 years relevant work experience
Required Competencies:

Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: N135,419

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment
Working patterns:

Full time position, with core working hours between 8am – 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am - 1pm on Friday. However, the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises.

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