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British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria is recruiting for the position below
JOB TITLE: Programme Manager, North East Nigeria Programme
Job ref.: 09/20 ABJ
LOCATION: Abuja
Grade: C4 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Start Date: 6th April, 2020
Type of Post: British High Commission
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: CSSF – Conflict Stability and Security Fund
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
- The Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) West Africa team, British High Commission Abuja is looking for a confident and proactive programme manager to manage the circa £6m p.a. Conflict Management and Stabilisation projects which form part of the North East Nigeria Programme.
- The CSSF is a global cross-UK government fund which brings together the UK’s contribution to stability, security and defence activities in fragile and conflict affected countries and countries at risk of instability.
- Nigeria is one of HMG’s highest priorities in Africa, and the crisis in the North East is one of HMG’s highest priorities in Nigeria. The drivers of the conflict are diverse and complex, and the resulting humanitarian and security impacts are severe. Ministerial interest remains high.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Strong grasp of programme management
- Understanding of conflict, peace and security issues, ideally in an African context
- An understanding of systems and tools for financial planning and budgeting (including excel)
- Be articulate, competent in drafting high quality written communication, and have an excellent attention to detail.
- Effective at networking and building relationships and able to negotiate with others.
- Able to work as part of a team to deliver results, be a self-starter and able to take and see through delegated decisions.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Experience of successful cross-government working in the UK and ideally overseas
- Experience of working with commercial suppliers, multi-lateral agencies, civil society, government and development partners to identify problems/obstacles and develop / implement practical solutions
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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 High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- 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.
- 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
- The British High Commission does not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
- 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.
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- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
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Deadline | 13th March, 2020 |