Main Purpose of Job
The post-holder will support the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded International Health Regulations (IHR) Strengthening Project under the direction of the Higher Project Support Officer and the UKHSA Country Lead for Nigeria to ensure the coordination and delivery of identified outputs. The IHR Strengthening Project aims to contribute towards improving global health security through increased compliance with the IHR in selected countries and regions in Africa and Asia. The post holder will play a crucial role in supporting the various projects within the workplan agreed with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and other partners, ensuring activities are delivered to time, within scope and resource allocation.
The post holder will deliver a range of administrative, logistical and project co-ordination activity, on behalf of the IHR Strengthening Project in Nigeria, enabling the delivery of expertise on the ground. The post holder must be fluent in English, have excellent organisational, prioritisation and coordination skills to meet complex logistical and operational deadlines. The post-holder will provide support to the UKHSA Lead for Nigeria, to ensure the coordination and delivery of identified outputs, playing a crucial role in supporting the various projects within the workplan agreed with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other government departments and stakeholders, ensuring activities are delivered to time, within scope and resource allocation.
The post holder will have strong communication skills, be able to work in a team and independently. He/she must also be able to engage effectively and develop excellent working relationships with a wide range of individuals and stakeholders at local, national and international levels. While the post will be based in Abuja, occasional national and international travel may be required. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and experience of working in a fast paced and innovative environment and is an ideal chance for someone looking to begin a career in project and programme management. The ideal candidate must have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service, be able to work to tight deadlines, be a good multitasker and be able to handle a number of competing priorities at any one time.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Office Management
Project Support
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate. These responsibilities may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Obtain the relevant permit
Pay fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
Meet the costs to relocation
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount
This opportunity is closed to applications.