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We are recruiting to fill the vacant positions below:

Job Title: Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer
Ref No: 07/18 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: C4 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 24 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: Communications, Press and Media
Start Date: 1st September, 2018
Main Purpose of Job

• The British High Commission wishes to recruit an experienced and dynamic professional to run and manage the British High Commission’s Press Office
• Working to the Head of Communications, the Senior Press Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the UK government in Nigeria is able to communicate effectively and innovatively across a range of traditional and digital media
• They set the direction of the team, ensuring prompt and effective response to national and international media
• This is an exciting and fast paced role suitable for a communications professional wishing to stretch themselves.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Working with the BHC’s Head of Communications, colleagues across all Government departments operating in Nigeria as well as the press offices of Government Departments in London, to set the direction of UK communications in Nigeria and ensuring the BHC’s communications strategy is consistent with instructions and guidelines set by senior officials in London and Nigeria.
• Team leader for the BHC’s Press and Public Affairs team with direct line management for three locally engaged staff in Abuja.
• Leading the Press and Public Affairs team in the monitoring and analysis of national and international media, so as to provide reliable and informative products to colleagues in the Nigeria Network as well as the Nigeria Team in the Foreign Office in London.
• Managing media engagements for senior staff in Nigeria as well as visiting senior officials and Ministers, ensuring that they are well planned and that staff are prepared for and supported through them.
• Ensuring the UK in Nigeria has an active and effective approach to all aspects of communications including but not limited to public diplomacy events, external digital communications and increasing the audience receiving UK messages.
• Building and maintaining an effective network of contacts across the spectrum of the Nigerian Media to ensure that the BHC has a thorough understanding of the Media’s role in Nigerian society and is well placed to engage constructively when needed.
• Acting as one of the British High Commission’s spokespeople, including drafting, clearing and delivering appropriate media messages to local and international media

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Post graduate Degree in PR/Communications/Media/Marketing or related
• Previous experience in public relations, marketing or media, including developing and implementing media communication plans/media campaigns and managing events.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills
• Attention to detail and comfortable producing accurate statements under pressure
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Effective management of teams
• Highly organised, able to take initiative and to work accurately within deadlines and with limited supervision  in a fast paced environment
• A good working knowledge of ICT software (e.g. MS Word) in general and strong skills in digital media, including Face book, Twitter and other social networking sites

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in an international organisation

Required Competencies 

• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Delivering at Pace

Starting Monthly Salary

• N812,470

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Trade Services Officer
Ref No: 06/18 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 24 months
Start Date: 1st August, 2018.
Main Purpose of Job

• The job holder will work in the British Deputy High Commission Office in Lagos as part of the Department of International Trade’s (DIT) Africa Trade Services Unit (TSU).
• They will report to the TSU West Africa Manager based in Lagos.
• The TSU exists to provide simplified and standardised services to British Companies looking to export to the whole of Africa. The job holder will be responsible for the delivery of Chargeable Services delivered across West Africa.
• Chargeable Services (also known as OMIS – the Overseas Market Introduction Service) include the scope of any services required by British Businesses looking to export to Africa.
• The service can vary from providing market research, introductions to contacts in-market (including visit programmes) and delivering networking receptions and other events.
• The jobholder will be responsible for the delivery of services, as tasked by the TSU West Africa Manager.
• They will be required to deliver within the TSU team, collaborating closely with regional colleagues across DIT West Africa .
• They will work closely with the Africa Public Engagement and Communications (APEC) officer on the delivery of events.
• The job holder will need to work collaboratively with colleagues across other UK departments in Africa, including DFID, The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the Ministry of Defence and the British Council. They will also need to actively engage external stakeholders in the Private Sector and host Governments.

Roles and responsibilities

• Take full ownership of queries allocated by the TSU Manager, ensuring prompt contact with the company and timely agreement of a workplan.
• Services delivered to a high standard and on time, with open lines of communication maintained with the company at all times.
• Once the service is delivered, the job holder will also be required to follow-up with the company to ensure, (i) they’re happy with the service delivered, (ii) to enquire as to their progress in market (with a view to recording Export Wins), (iii) to maintain the relationship with the company and support them expand further into Africa.
• Provide prompt and fact-checked feedback on trade queries allocated by the TSU West Africa Manager.
• Planning and delivering on requests for market research, warmed-up contacts, introductions to local partners (including support for market visits), delivery of events (in liaison with the APEC Team), and any other chargeable services/support required from British Companies doing business in Africa
• Uploading entries such as significant assists and interactions weekly into the Customer Database Management System (CDMS).
• Providing administrative support for the section.

Essential qualifications, skills and Experience

• Degree in a business related/ social sciences
• 2 + years experience of working in a commercial environment
• Strong client engagement skills 
• Strong IT skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 

• Knowledge of French language
• Required competencies 
• Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.

Remuneration
Starting monthly Salary: N438,934.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Airport Facilitator
Ref No: 07/18 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Permanent
Start Date: 1st August, 2018

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 
Main purpose of job:

• To work in the Freight and Travel Section as Airport Facilitator responsible for meeting on arrival and seeing off officers, family members and visitors to the British Deputy High Commission at the Murtala Muhammed Local and International Airport in Lagos.

Roles and responsibilities

• Working on a rotational 24 hour 3 shift pattern, meeting and seeing off passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
• Meeting and seeing off British diplomatic staff and their family members, Trade Mission delegates, British Government officials and visitors from other government departments/agencies such as British Council, MOD and DFID at the Airport.
• Processing of visas from other Diplomatic Missions in Lagos for UK based staff and their family members and Locally Engaged staff on official assignment.
• Preparing/Circulation of weekly staff movement schedules.
• Preparing/despatching official letters to MFA regarding airport passes for officers, Queen’s Messenger(s) visits and VVIP visits.
• Self-driving of assigned official vehicle to other diplomatic missions, MFA and other government agencies in Lagos for official duties.
• Processing of International Driving Permit and Certificate for Motor Vehicles.
• Absence cover for Line Manager when on leave or excused absence.
• Hotel Reservation for officers and official visitors of BDHC, PAGS.
• Assisting with preparation of freight clearance documentation and handling.
• Filing of documents for the section and performing other general tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Section.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Must have at least a minimum qualification of Ordinary National Diploma.
• Must possess a valid Nigeria Driving Licence.
• Good Knowledge of Computer.
• Good oral and written communication skills and good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work late hours.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• MS Word and Excel. Previous experience working at the airport and or travel industry will be an added advantage.

Required competencies:

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

Starting Monthly Salary

• N315,328

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment

• 24 hours 3 shift working pattern.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Travel and Freight Officer
Ref No: 08/18 LOS
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Grade: A2 (L)
Start Date: 1 August 2018
Type of Position: Permanent
Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory:  Protocol, Visits and Events

Main Purpose of Job

• To work in the Freight and Travel Section assisting staff and visitors of the Mission with services relating to official travel plans, baggage and freight clearance, protocol duties and arranging hotel accommodation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Preparation of import and export clearance documentation
• Co-ordinating all flight booking process through various corporate desk and travel agents
• Requisitioning of Long Term Purchase Orders/daily Purchase to Pay process for travels, hotels requests, procurement and Prism housekeeping
• Processing and obtaining Diplomatic re-entry visas and identity cards for UK Based officers
• Registration of diplomatic vehicles with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, obtain vehicle travel documents and maintenance of an up to date vehicle list for the Mission
• Hotel bookings and Logistics arrangement for all visitors, including partners across government (PAG) officers.
• Liaising with clearing agents over clearance of general goods, including personal effects, motor vehicles, furniture/fittings, medical supplies and perishables and supervising their delivery
• Follow-up on clearance approvals with the relevant government ministries, departments and agencies including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Updating the Post Geographical Expenditure guide, monitor and upload on the intranet
• Line management of 3 x Airport Facilitators
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Section
• Line management of 3 x Airport Facilitators in all areas relation to daily airport / administrative duties, staff development, preparation of monthly overtime and vetting of journey sheets

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• First Degree or equivalent in any of the Social Science disciplines
• Knowledge and previous experience in the shipping and travel industry would be an advantage.
• The successful applicant will be expected to have good oral and written communication skills, a pleasant disposition,
• Computer literate with good Word processing, Outlook and Excel skills,
• Strong client engagement skills and be willing to work as part of a small but very busy team.

Required competencies:

• Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service

Starting Monthly Salary
N438, 934.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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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 Deputy High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• 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