Assistant Programme Manager at British High Commission (BHC)

Employment Nigeria 20-May-2016 ₦300,000 - 600,000 ABUJA , Embassy

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POSITION : Assistant Programme Manager

Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months

Main Purpose of Job

Based in the British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria, the Assistant Programme Manager sits within the Criminal Justice Team, working to establish a functioning Nigerian Criminal Justice system in relation to complex cases.

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

The job holder will need to have good stakeholder engagement skills in order to build strong networks with decision makers and then use those networks to deliver results
The job holder will work closely with other members of the Criminal Justice Team, as well as other colleagues in the British High Commission.
The job holder needs to be systematic and organised in their work, be resilient and focused in the face of a challenging working environment, be able to multi-task and work towards the programmes focused objectives under UK FCO Policy.

Key Responsibilities

Contributing to individual elements and activities within the programme. Helping devise implementation plans.
Overseeing some of the programme activities and taking them forward.
Assisting in creating budget plans for the programme and effectively monitor budgets ensuring value for money
Follow the appropriate Procurement procedures in line with UK FCO’s Policy
Ensuring that project delivery is in line with Terms of Reference provided to contractors and that deliverables are achieved within time and budget
Assist in providing terms of reference for contractors against which to measure delivery. Ensuring the quality and timeliness of contractors’ work against budget.
Liaising with stakeholders and contractors, maintaining good working relationship for quality service delivery of the programme
Ensuring payments are made to suppliers and registered accordingly
Overseeing and organising the logistical and administration requirements for the programme
Reporting to the Criminal Justice Team Programme Manager.

Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Programme management experience
Financial compliance and reporting
Contracting/Procurement
Stakeholder/beneficiary engagement
Managing local partners and delivery agents
Experience in working for the UK government or similar enviroment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Previous experience on implementing programmes in Nigeria
Required competencies
Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Starting monthly Salary
N493,162

Start Date1st July, 2016

Note:

Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
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 checking and security clearances will be conducted.
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Assistant Programme Manager at British High Commission (BHC)

POSITION : Assistant Programme Manager

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