British Deputy High Commission Lagos Job Vacancy

The British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) Lagos has a vacancy for a B3(L) Project Support Officer, a new position created to support a newly established Drugs and Crime Team project.

The job-holder will contribute to an important element of Nigeria’s Drugs and Crime Team programme and will have responsibility for ensuring consistent application of project management best practice and continuous monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the project’s progression.

The job-holder will provide day-to-day support to budget-holding colleagues in the Drugs and Crime section, helping to maximise the impact of project funds in pursuit of the objectives of Nigeria’s Country Business Plan. While the job-holder will primarily deal with office-based financial and administrative matters, there will be an opportunity to engage in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the project, providing opportunities for the job-holder to engage with external partners outside the BDHC.

The position is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract, dependent upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period and security vetting procedures.

Requirements include:

• At least 2 years of project management or administrative experience
• A background in accounting, finance or budget management
• Fluency in English, orally and in writing
• Strong IT skills using Microsoft software, particularly Excel

Contract and Salary 

The contract will last for 24 months from 03/02/2014 subject to review. The successful candidate will be expected to successfully complete a 6 month probationary period.  

The job is graded B3(L) with a monthly salary of ₦442,149 including allowances. Successful candidates who are not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10 % notional tax deduction on the basic salary.  The salary will be paid in Naira directly into a Nigerian bank account. 

Normal working hours will be from 7.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.30am – 12.30pm on Friday.  However, the role will require flexibility as the job holder will be required to be away from the British Deputy High Commission to liaise with local partner agencies in Lagos.  In addition, the job holder may be required to travel to Abuja when operationally necessary.

Official travel expenses and additional hours will be funded by British Deputy High Commission, Lagos.

All those interested in applying should send a CV and hand written covering letter, to the address below, detailing examples of relevant, recent experience in the competencies listed above. Applications must be submitted in A4 envelopes only and marked: PSO/B3(L)/14.

Human Resources Manager

British Deputy High Commission

Lagos

OR

Send scanned application and documents 

by email to:  recruitment.lagos@fco.gov.uk

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1200hrs Friday 31 January 2014 

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