Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ABUJA JOB VACANCY
The British High Commission Abuja has the following vacancy in its Political Section:
Job Position: LE II Full Time Project Officer
To support the security-related training programme of the High Commission, consisting of at least 3 projects running over the 2011/12 financial year. Taking lead responsibility for liaising with training staff from the UK, budget monitoring, coordinating and evaluating projects. To make regular reports to senior High Commission staff on the progress of the programme. To organise related visits of British officials to Nigeria and vice versa. The Project Officer will report to a Political Officer in the Political Section.
Job responsibilities include:
Job Requirements
This is an exciting new position. We are looking for a high quality candidate with excellent project management ability. The successful applicant will have very good communication and organisational skills. They will work quickly and accurately, often under pressure, have a positive approach to tackling problems and a willingness to take on new challenges. Key qualities will be drive, resilience, flexibility and an ability to deliver effective results independently. Good people skills are essential. The job will involve regular contact with a wide range of stakeholders, including British Government officials.
Previous experience of working within a project team or other office environment, competence with computers and relevant programmes (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) is essential.
This is a full time position with working hours 8am – 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am – 1pm Friday. The job will be graded LE II with a monthly starting salary of N329,656 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.
This position is for a fixed contract of one year, which may or may not be renewed on termination, depending on the availability of funding and the performance of the job holder.
All those interested in applying should send a CV (which should include contact phone number); passport size photograph and covering letter detailing relevant experience to the following address:
Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission
No. 33, Dangote House
P. O. Box 4808
Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama
Abuja
Or by e-mail to: recruitment.abuja@fco.gov.uk
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will also not be accepted. Only applicants called for interview will be contacted.
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