Careers in Nigeria at The British Council, 19th February 2015

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The

British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations

organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and

worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn

from one
another. We see this as crucial to

building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us

all. We build trust and understanding between different countries

and cultures and develop strong international links that are of

benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:


Job Title: National Programme Officer – Nigeria Stability and

Reconciliation Programme (NSRP)

Report to: Intervention & Development Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Duration of job: 2 years


Purpose of Job

To support implementation of a specified project or number of

projects, ensuring project management and financial management

meets client, corporate and programme quality standards.

Context and Environment

Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in SSA with

offices in four cities: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Kano.

NSRP is a DFID-funded programre managed by the British Council

(who lead a consortium including International Alert and Social

Development Direct) that aims to enhance collective efforts to

identify and respond effectively to potential sources of

violent conflict in Nigeria and reduce the negative impacts of

conflict on the most vulnerable among the Nigerian population.

The programme operates from five regional offices in Nigeria

with a programme management unit situated in Abuja. The

Programme Officer will be based in Maiduguri and may be

required to travel to other regional offices and the Abuja

office periodically. The posts will form part of the programme

technical team.

The post holder must have the ability to work in difficult

environments, often with limited infrastructure or support

facilities. The programme will link closely with other

BC-managed work in Nigeria, notably the Justice For All (J4A)

programme. The post holder will work closely with the

Interventions & Development Manager, Security Coordinator,

Regional Manager, Output Managers, Resources Team, Technical

Team and other regional staff, and will report to the

Interventions & Development Manager while the North East

conflict Adviser will supervise the post holder.

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for the successful implementation of specified
  
  projects, ensuring client, corporate and programme standards
  
  are fully met.
  


• Accountable for ensuring specified project activities are
  
  accurately costed and budgets are managed effectively.
  


• Accountable for ensuring timely and accurate support to
  
  financial and technical reporting.
  


• Accountable for ensuring timely and effective monitoring
  
  & evaluation of partners and submission of M&E reports
  

Responsibilities and Main Duties

Project Implementation

Main Duties will Include:

• Responsibility for the implementation of an agreed
  
  portfolio of projects within NSRP, ensuring documentation and
  
  processes are consistent with client, corporate and programme
  
  standards.
  


• Responsibility for compliance with corporate systems.
  


• Designing of activity plans and schedules ensuring project
  
  activities are delivered on time, to quality and cost targets
  
  and client satisfaction.
  


• Identify and implement improvements to project delivery.
  


• Provision of logistical and administrative support to
  
  ensure implementation of designated portfolio ensuring client,
  
  corporate and programme policies and standards are met (e.g.
  
  for travel and accommodation) in conjunction with Resources
  
  Assistant.
  


• Procurement and management of internal and external
  
  resources for specific activities in consultation with regional
  
  Resources Assistant and Abuja resources team.
  


• Risk management (identification, reporting and management)
  
  of designated area of work ensuring risks are identified and
  
  reported in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the Regional
  
  Coordinator/Intervention & Development Manager.
  


• Carry out grant activities.
  

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Main duties will include:

• To support financial and technical reporting to
  
  internal/external clients and customers, ensuring reporting
  
  standards are in accordance with client and corporate
  
  standards.
  


• To be responsible for activity closures and related
  
  processes, ensuring closures are completed in according to
  
  client and corporate and programme standards.
  


• To be responsible for capturing and communicating the
  
  findings from feedback on project activities in agreement with
  
  the communications and/or media manager
  


• Monitoring of grantees as may be required
  


• To lead on project monitoring and evaluation activities in
  
  the state/region in conjunction with the M, L and E Manager
  
  based in Abuja
  

Financial Planning and Management

Main duties will include:

• Managing project-level finances using programme systems for
  
  an agreed portfolio of NRSP projects, ensuring client,
  
  corporate and programme standards are met.
  


• Managing expenditure and activity risk for an agreed
  
  portfolio of projects to ensure financial targets are met.
  


• Ensuring all financial management for a designated
  
  portfolio of projects meets internal and external audit
  
  requirements.
  


• Ensuring timely preparation and completion of reporting and
  
  checks.
  


• Producing and managing activity and project budgets for an
  
  agreed portfolio of projects.
  


• Managing the payment and reconciliation of advances
  
  (including supporting documentation) for workshops under an
  
  agreed portfolio of projects.
  

Marketing and Customers Services

Main Duties include:

• Contributing to the development of programme related
  
  activities.
  


• Contributing to programme communication and promotion.
  


• Ensuring excellent service delivery and act as a point of
  
  contact with the client and partners.
  

Relationship Management

Main duties include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
  
  which enhance the ability in project delivery, ensuring the
  
  programme acts on feedback from the client and partners.
  

Key Relationships

• Internal: Interventions & Development Manager, Regional
  
  Conflict Adviser, Security Coordinator, Programme Support Team;
  
  Programme Technical Team and Programme Manager
  


• External: External relationship management where
  
  appropriate (i.e. linked to function of role), to include:
  
  consultants; external partner organisations; state
  
  institutions, academic institutions, etc.
  

Other important features or requirements of the job:

• Periodic travel to high-risk areas is likely to be
  
  necessary following close liaison with British High Commission
  
  /BC/DF/D. Regular unsocial and over-hours will be required to
  
  meet operational requirements of.the post and programme.
  


• Carry out other duties not specifically stated in the
  
  Programme Officer’s role profile as may be required by the
  
  Interventions Development Manager.
  


• Language skills appropriate to the region would be a
  
  distinct advantage
  

Person Specification

Behaviors for Interview

Essential:

• Creating Shared Purpose** (Essential). Creating energy and
  
  clarity so that people want to work purposefully together.
  


• Connecting with Others** (More demanding). Actively
  
  appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others.
  


• Working Together (Most demanding). Creating the environment
  
  in which others who have different aims can work together.
  


• Being Accountable** (More demanding). Putting the needs of
  
  the team or British Council ahead of my own.
  


• Making it Happen** (Essential). Delivering clear results
  
  for the British Council.
  


• Shaping the Future (Essential). Looking for ways in which
  
  we can do things better.
  

Assessment Stage

Interview only

Skills and Knowledge:

• Project and contract management – level 2.
  


• Financial planning and management – level 2.
  

Assessment Stage:

Short-listing and interview.

Experience

Project Management:

• Clear ability to identify, design, plan, manage and
  
  evaluate projects from initiation to completion and to achieve
  
  the stated outputs and results and keep to budget, timescale
  
  and client satisfaction.
  

Financial Management:

• Experience of costing and managing project budgets and
  
  using corporate financial management systems and controls.
  

Desireable

• Similar sector experience
  

Assessment Stage

Short-listing and interview

Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent or appropriate experience
  

Assessment Stage

Short-listing and interview

How to Apply

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Job Title: Regional Resources Assistant

Duration of Job: 1 year

Location: Maiduguri

Report to: Interventions and Development Manager

Purpose of job

• To manage the resources function of the Nigeria Stability
  
  and Reconciliation Programme regional offices in line with the
  
  programme strategy, implementation plan and financial plan and
  
  to client and corporate standards.
  

Context and Environment
Nigeria is the British

Council’s largest operation in SSA with offices in four cities:

Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Kano. NSRP is a DFID-funded

programme managed by the British. Council (who lead a consortium

including International Alert and Social Development Direct.)

that aims to enhance collective efforts to identify and respond

effectively to potential sources of violent conflict in Nigeria

and reduce the negative impacts of conflict on the most

vulnerable among the Nigerian population.

The programme operates from five regional offices in Nigeria

with a programme management unit situated in Abuja. The

Resources Assistant will be based in NSRP regional office in

Maiduguri and may be required to travel to other regional

offices and the Abuja office periodically. The post will form

part of the programme support team.

The post holder must have the ability to work in difficult

environments, often with limited infrastructure or support

facilities. The programme will link closely with other

BC-managed work in Nigeria, notably the.Justice For All (J4A)

programme. The post holder will work closely with the Security

Coordinator, Regional Managers, Facilities & Procurement

Manager, Facilities & Procurement Officer, Logistician,

Resources Assistant – Abuja, Programme Officers, Programme

Assistants and the finance team and will report to the

Interventions and Development Manager.

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for ensuring that regional office
  
  resources/administrative functions support the operations of
  
  the NSRP regional offices
  

Responsibilities and Main Duties:

• Facilities Logistics Management – 30%:
  


• Handle arrangements for all incoming visitors to the NSRP
  
  regional office including transport and accommodation
  
  arrangement.
  

Main duties will include:

• Ensure transport arrangements for all incoming
  
  staff/consultants to the NSRP regional office are in line with
  
  NSRP policies.
  


• Ensure hotel accommodation reservations are made on time
  


• Ensure that staff/consultants concerned are informed on
  
  arrangement for their transport and hotel accommodation.
  


• Ensure that appropriate service contracts are in place for
  
  the regional facilities and necessary services for the
  
  equipment are carried out within schedule
  

Workshop Management – 20%:

Assist with the management of the logistical arrangements for all

workshops, events and meetings

Main duties include:

• All workshop logistical arrangements are in line with NSRP
  
  workshop manual
  


• Procurement of workshop items are in line with procurement
  
  policy
  


• Undertake logistical support to designated workshops,
  
  meetings and events according to stated requirements.
  


• Workshop activities are smoothly carried out.
  

Office Management – 20%:

• Maintain appropriate filing system, accountable stationary
  
  register, and asset register (in liaison with the facilities
  
  & Procurement Officer), so that all contracts, reports and
  
  correspondence are filed properly, and all stationary and
  
  equipment are recorded correctly.
  

Main duties include:

• Ensure that all documents are accurately filed
  


• Ensure accountable stationary register is up to date
  


• Ensure asset register reflects all items of equipment in
  
  the office.
  


• Ensure that stock card is maintained for the recharge
  
  cards.
  

Procurement – 15%:

Liaise with all outside contractors and service suppliers

concerning all services/utilities supplied to the regional

office. Order all stationary and replenishables (tea items and

recharge cards) for the regional offices. Liaising with NSRP

Facilities & Procurement Officer. Main duties include:

• Ensure that all procurement are in line with NSRP
  
  procurement policy
  


• Ensure that purchase orders (P0) are raised before ay
  
  services are carried out or goods are supplied by selected
  
  vendors, and all payments and approvals are in line with NSRP
  
  policy and delegation of authority
  

IT Management – 15%

Assist with the maintenance of regional office IT infrastructures

liaising with J4A IT Manager. Main duties include:

• Ensure that regional IT equipment are properly maintained
  
  and serviced when due
  


• Ensure that regional GTI laptops are functioning well and
  
  that regional staff have appropriate access
  


• Escalate on timely basis any IT issues to be resolved
  

Key Relationships

• Internal: Regional Managers, Security Coordinator,
  
  Facilities & Procurement Officer, Logistician, Regional
  
  Programme Officers, Driver/Office Assistants.
  


• External: External relationship management where
  
  appropriate (i.e. linked to function of role), to include:
  
  consultants, suppliers, external partner organisations, etc.
  

Person Specification

Behaviour

Essential:

• Creating Shared Purpose: (Essential) Communicating an
  
  engaging picture of how we can work together.
  


• Connecting with Others: (More demanding) Actively
  
  appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others.
  


• Working Together: (More demanding). Ensuring that others
  
  benefit as well as me
  


• Being Accountable: (Essential). Delivery my best work in
  
  order to meet my commitments
  


• Making it Happen: (Essential) Delivering clear results for
  
  the British Council.
  


• Shaping the Future: (Essential) Looking for ways in which
  
  we can do_things_better.
  

Assessment Stage:

Interview only

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Logistics and Procurement
  


• IT Skills
  

Qualification

Essential:

• First Degree or equivalent.
  

Experience

Essential:

• Not less than one year experience in Logistics and
  
  Procurement
  


• Similar sector experience
  

Assessment Stage:

Shortlisting and Interview

How to Apply

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Job Title: National Programme Manager – Justice for All

(J4A) Programme

Report to: Programme Director, J4A

Location: Abuja
Duration of job: 2 years

Purpose of job

• To provide technical and management oversight of the
  
  DFID-funded Justice for All (J4A) Programme, ensuring
  
  successful delivery of the programme’s outputs.
  

Context and Environment

The British Council is the managing agent for the £48m+

DFID-funded Justice for All (J4A) Programme. This programme aims

to support Nigerian stakeholders through provision of services to

the Federal Government of Nigeria, as well as selected state

governments in the DFID focal states of Lagos, Kano, Enugu,

Kaduna, Jigawa and the FCT. The expected outcome is to improve

the capability, accountability and responsiveness of the key

organisations in the safety, security and justice sector. The

specific outputs of the J4A Programme are:

• More effective and accountable policing
  


• Access to justice and equitable results improved
  


• More effective and strengthened anti-corruption agencies
  


• Cross-sector coordination and external oversight enhanced
  

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main

Duties

• The National Programme Manager is accountable for:
  


• Delivery of the Programme’s technical outputs and results
  
  to DFID’s satisfaction;
  


• The financial management of the Programme to DFID and
  
  British Council corporate standards.
  


• The National Programme Manager is responsible for:
  


• Managing the programme delivery team (technical and
  
  managerial);
  


• Managing the programme office, including resources;
  


• Managing oversight of robust M&E systems and processes.
  


• The National Programme Manager will serve as the
  
  Programme’s key point of contact for DFID, local partners and
  
  other relevant stakeholders.
  

The main duties include:

• Safety and security oversight of the entire programme
  


• Provide overall strategic direction in consultation with
  
  DFID
  


• Lead the preparation of work plans, technical reports and
  
  monitoring & evaluation reports
  


• Oversight of implementation & monitoring of all
  
  programme activities
  


• Oversee and contribute substantially to the M&E and
  
  learning strategy & framework
  


• Oversight of project finances, grants management and the
  
  value-for-money (VFM) strategy
  


• Oversee recruitment and performance management of programme
  
  staff and consultants
  


• Relationship & stakeholder management, including
  
  Federal Government, state governments, MDAs, FCO, DFID &
  
  other international donors
  


• Develop, maintain and regularly update risk management
  
  strategy
  


• Lead on communications, publicity and ‘visibility’ of J4A
  
  with Nigerian media
  

Staff Management:

• Direct: 4 Component managers, Technical/ M&E Lead, Head
  
  Resources & Development & 3 Regional Programme
  
  coordinators.
  

Key Relationships: (include internal and

external)

• Internal: SSA Programmes Director, Country Director BC
  
  Nigeria, NSRP Programme Manager, Component Managers, Technical
  
  and M&E lead, Head Resources & Development, Human
  
  Resources & Consultancy Manager and programme staff
  


• External: DFID Nigeria, senior management of related
  
  donor-funded projects; consultants; external partner
  
  organisations; state institutions, academic institutions, etc.
  

Other important features or requirements of the

job

• The position will require extensive travel to the States
  
  & Regions of J4A operations, including insecure regions,
  
  subject to the prevailing travel and security policy
  
  implemented by J4A. Unsocial and over-hours are likely to be
  
  required to meet operational requirements of the post.
  

Person Specification

Behaviours for Interview:

Essential:

• Connecting with others (most demanding): Building trust and
  
  understanding with people who have very different views.
  


• Being Accountable ( most demanding): Showing real
  
  dedication to the long-term mission of the British Council or
  
  the team
  


• Working together( most demanding): Creating the environment
  
  in which others who have different aims can work together
  


• Making it happen (most demanding): Achieving stretching
  
  results when faced by change, uncertainty or major obstacles.
  

Assessment stage

Interview only

Other Behaviours

Essential:

• Creating Shared Purpose: (most demanding)
  


• Shaping the future (most demanding)
  

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

Sector Knowledge:

• Demonstrable comprehensive understanding of Nigerian
  
  security & justice and governance sector and the ability to
  
  make critical judgements and use that to inform/influence
  
  planning
  


• Practical familiarity with political economy analysis and
  
  conflict assessment approaches
  


• Knowledge and practical application of conflict sensitive
  
  programming approaches
  

Project Management:

• Proven record of working as a Programme Manager / Team
  
  Leader in donor-funded security & justice or governance
  
  programmes
  


• Proven expertise in the management of donor M&E and
  
  reporting frameworks
  


• Evidence of financial management and / or oversight of
  
  complex multi-annual budgets
  

Managing Risk:

• Demonstrate previous experience of managing risk and
  
  security policy in a conflict affected environment.
  


• Undertakes business risk identification (technical,
  
  political and financial) and analysis for specific initiatives.
  
  Uses this to inform approach and manage risk
  

Relationship Building:

• Ability to identify, build and manage relationships with
  
  federal and state actors at the highest level for strategic
  
  gain.
  


• Ability to actively lobby and win support behind the
  
  scenes, using diplomacy and political awareness
  

Communication Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, including a very good
  
  knowledge (verbal and written) of English, with advanced
  
  presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills
  

Desirable:

• Previous experience of grants management
  

Assessment stage

Short-listing and interview

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in security & justice or
  
  governance sectors of which at least 5 years in a senior
  
  management & leadership capacity
  


• Minimum 5 years management experience specifically in the
  
  design and implementation of complex multi-component programmes
  
  in security & justice or governance sectors
  

Desirable:

• Familiarity with DFID policies and procedures, particularly
  
  the Blue Book procedures
  


• Experience of working in West Africa, preferably Nigeria,
  
  is highly desirable.
  

Assessment stage

Short-listing and interview


Qualification

Essential:

• Postgraduate qualification in Development, Law or related
  
  disciplines
  

Assessment stage

Short-listing and interview

Remuneration

Competitive

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Job Title: Facilities Officer

Duration of job: Fixed term (6months)
Location: Abuja

Reports to: Facilities Manager, Abuja/Kano

Department/Country: Facilities/Nigeria


Purpose of Job

To contribute to the achievement of British Council objectives

by supporting the effective and efficient planning, management,

delivery and evaluation of facilities, estate, and procurement;

and maintenance of an appropriate working and living

environment for staff and visitors.

Context and Environment

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international

non-profit organization for cultural relations and educational

opportunities. For over 75 years, we have created international

opportunities and trust between people of the UK and other

countries worldwide through our work in the Arts, English,

Education and Society. We call this Cultural Relations. We have

offices in over 100 countries, and 250 cities. In Nigeria, we

have 4 offices in 4 locations with over 150 members of staff.

Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in

sub-Saharan Africa with office in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in

the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and

Lagos the commercial centre. Our 150 staff works across a range

of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership

programmes examinations, projects as well as services in Arts,

Education & Society and English & Exams. We are already

achieving substantial impact and income (current turnover is

£19.8 million) and have plans to grow and develop our impact

further. Partners and clients include government, public and

private institutions, foundations, private sector organisations

and civil society. We work closely with the wider UK team

including DFID and UKTI.

The Facilities Unit in British Council Nigeria, under the

leadership of the Director of Business Services, supports the

operations of the British Council through effective and

efficient planning and management of all its

facilities/resources and events. The post holder will assist

the Facilities Manager in-country to manage all British Council

facilities, estate, office vehicles, procurement, events and

logistics as defined in the Regional and Country plans.

The British Council’s values – integrity, professionalism,

creativity, valuing people and mutuality – are embedded in all

our work.

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main

Duties

Working with the Facilities Manager (Abuja), the post holder

will be responsible for the following:

Facilities services and project delivery

• To assist facilities managers’ in-country to carry out the
  
  following tasks:
  


• Estate & Facilities Management, Office management,
  
  oversee repairs and maintenance.
  


• Management of guards & security personnel as well as
  
  maintaining health & safety standards in line with
  
  corporate policies.
  


• Procurement of goods and service, management of vendors,
  
  suppliers & contractors.
  

Events Support and Management

• To support the management and delivery of events for all BC
  
  Nigeria activities taking place in Abuja. This includes
  
  management of transport and travel plans, event management,
  
  venue hire, and liaison with contractors, liaison and
  
  partnership with business and programme teams.
  

Financial Planning and Management

• To assist with effective facilities management planning,
  
  budget management and business risk requirements to ensure
  
  expenditure and other targets are achieved effectively.
  


• To create purchase orders and to ensure good PO Management
  


• To ensure timely payment of invoices
  

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

• To ensure that support services provided are in line with
  
  the standards of EDI
  


• In the registration of venues, to ensure that the
  
  disability access audit is carried out and recommendations are
  
  made accordingly.
  

Administrative Support and Delivery

• To give administrative support to all Staff in Abuja as
  
  required in all visa related issues and any other
  
  administrative support as might be requested by the Senior
  
  Leadership Team.
  


• To facilitate hotel reservation, airport facilitation and
  
  logistics for visitors to Abuja
  


• Manage drivers in Abuja to ensure smooth transport
  
  operations.
  


• Support the Facilities Manager as required.
  

Key Relationships:

The post holder will work with a range of stakeholders, both

internal and external.

Internal:

All British Council Nigeria Team, SSA and the UK Global Estate.

External:

Suppliers, Vendors, Contractors, Hotels.

Other important Features or Requirements of the

Job

• Some weekend and evening work will be necessary. Travel to
  
  other locations in Nigeria, within the region and to the UK may
  
  sometimes be required.
  

Person Specification

Competencies:

Behaviours:

• Connecting with Others
  


• Working Together
  


• Being Accountable
  


• Making it Happen
  


• Creating Shared Purpose
  


• Shaping the Future
  

Skills and Knowledge

Planning & Organizing – Level 1 (Is methodical):

• Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or
  
  familiar tasks and processes.
  

Managing Finance & Resources – Level 2 (Uses financial

systems and processes):

• Uses corporate financial systems and processes
  
  appropriately as part of the job on behalf of a team.
  

Using Technology – Level 1 (Operates as a basic user of

information systems, digital and office technology):

• Able, with adjustments if necessary, to use office software
  
  and British Council systems to do the job and manage documents
  
  or processes.
  

Managing Accounts & Partnerships – Level 2 (Works with

stakeholders and partners):

• Communicates regularly with diverse stakeholders, customers
  
  and/or partners to build mutual understanding and trust.
  

Experience

• Proven knowledge, skills and experience in facilities
  
  management, events management and administration
  

Qualifications
Remuneration

Pay Band: 4/H Pay: 2, 972,136.96 NGN per

annum


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Job Title: Driver/Office Assistant

Location: Jos

Purpose of Job

To support the provision of the NSRP support services in

relation to a clean, safe and efficient working environment and

secure transportation of personnel and resources for NSRP.

Context and Environment

Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in SSA with

offices in four cities: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Kano.

NSRP is a DFID-funded programme managed by the British Council

(who lead a consortium including International Alert and Social

Development Direct) that aims to enhance collective efforts to

identify and respond effectively to potential sources of

violent conflict in Nigeria and reduce the negative impacts of

conflict on the most vulnerable among the Nigerian population.

The NSRP programme will operate from five regional offices

(Kano, Port Harcourt, Jos, Maiduguri and Kaduna) in Nigeria

with a programme management unit situated in Abuja. The post

holder will be required to travel to the other regional offices

periodically.

The post holder must have the ability to work in difficult

environments, often with limited infrastructure or support

facilities. The programme will link closely with other

BC-managed wor in Nigeria, notably the Justice for All (J4A)

programme and other DFID funded programmes. The post holder

will work closely with the facilities and procurement manager,

resources officer and with the national and international

technical team as well as the finance team and will report to

the Regional Manager- Middle Belt, but will also require to

have significant dealings with the programme technical team,

with the Operations Manager and the overall Programme Manager.

Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Main Duties

• Provide ad hoc administrative support as required and
  
  assist with the organisation of regional meetings and events
  
  including the management of designated suppliers and other
  
  partners.
  


• Undertake general facilities management duties including
  
  basic office cleaning and maintenance of small equipment.
  


• Under the guidance of the State Programme officer, ensure
  
  that all office registers and related paperwork (assets,
  
  disclosures and vendor details etc) are maintained and
  
  regularly updated.
  


• Undertake logistical support to designated workshops,
  
  meetings and events according to stated requirements.
  


• Ensure vehicles are serviced in line with the service
  
  schedule and that periodic routine vehicle checks are made and
  
  that defects and damage are reported promptly. Vehicles are
  
  clean and refuelled regularly.
  


• Carry out driving and transportation duties in relation to
  
  travel bookings, activity and event management and maintain
  
  vehicle log books, drivers’ licences log, journey and fuel
  
  records.
  


• Provide ad hoc advice and information to visitors regarding
  
  the local area and transport facilities (programme and
  
  non-programme).
  


• Clearly communicate transport arrangements and any changes
  
  to transport users and the responsible operational manager.
  

Standards:

• Ensure British Council and NSRP administrative and process
  
  and policy is followed, particularly in relation to the
  
  management of vendors and suppliers and accounting
  
  requirements.
  


• Ensure the office environment is clean and tidy and all
  
  equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose. Damaged I
  
  broken equipment is reported promptly.
  


• Driving conforms to British Council standards, particularly
  
  in relation to seat belt use, speed limits, timeliness and use
  
  of communication equipment.
  


• NSRP standards observed in relation to programme vehicle
  
  usage policies and incident control.
  


• Service users are satisfied with the programme support
  
  service and feedback is incorporated into revised practice.
  


• Vehicles and equipment are well maintained and fit for
  
  purpose at all times.
  

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Programme Manager, Deputy Programme Managers,
  
  Output Managers, Operations Manager; Regional Managers,
  
  Facilities & Procurement Manager and Programme Officers.
  


• External: Visiting consultants, suppliers, external partner
  
  organisations, etc.
  

Other important features or requirements of the

job

• Periodic travel to high-risk areas is likely to be
  
  necessary following close liaison with British High
  
  Commission/BC/DFID. Regular unsocial and over-hours will be
  
  required to meet operational requirements of the post and
  
  programme.
  

Behaviours:

• Creating Shared Purpose (Essential). Creating energy and
  
  clarity so that people want to work purposefully together.
  


• Connecting with Others** (More demanding). Actively
  
  appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others.
  


• Working Together** (Essential). Establishing a genuinely
  
  common goal with others
  


• Being Accountable** (Essential). Delivering my best work in
  
  order to meet my commitments
  


• Making it Happen (Essential). Delivering clear results for
  
  the British Council.
  


• Shaping the Future (Essential). Looking for ways in which
  
  we can do things better.
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Current driving licence (clean)
  


• In depth knowledge of designated location
  


• Strong communication skills
  


• Good command of written and spoken English
  


• Short-listing and interview
  

Experience

• Experience of working for an international organisation in
  
  a similar context.
  

Assessment Stage:

• Short listing and interview
  

Driving Skills:

• Good driving skills and sound knowledge of traffic rules.
  

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Application Deadline 2nd March, 2015