View Vacancy - Regional Capacity Building Assistant (French Speaking) (18/17 LOS)

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Immigration Enforcement International (formerly RALON)

Main purpose of job:

The British Deputy High Commission is looking to recruit a Regional Capacity Building Assistant to work in the Immigration Enforcement International office. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT INTERNATIONAL has secured funding for a programme of upstream border capacity building in West Africa.  The objectives of this programme are: 

  • Improved border and migration management capacity in key irregular migration source countries - supporting a reduction in irregular migration flows.
  • Improved capacity to sustainably re-integrate and rehabilitate returned migrants, including Victims of Trafficking - supporting increased returns and improved protection for vulnerable groups.
  • Improved upstream co-operation on tackling the push factors that drive irregular migration at source - supporting a reduction in irregular migration flows.
  • Improved Value For Money – Working upstream, at source, to prevent and reduce illegal immigration to the UK to reduce downstream costs to the UK taxpayer. Building capacity of key partners through frequent, targeted, responsive and intelligent liaison/expertise transfer as a more cost effective approach than large scale programming and/or equipment investment.
  • Improved security system management through building capability to detect fraudulent documents and prevent inadequately documented passengers from travelling; increasing investigation and intelligence skills to tackle the underlying criminality behind immigration crime. 

The Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Regional Capacity Building Officer in the capacity building programme in Overseas Development Aid ODA countries.  The roles will focus on developing technical knowledge and strengthening institutional capacity on migration, human trafficking and border security management, aiming at long-term sustainability. The programmes aim to build capacity in three areas: 

  • Developing institutional capacity;
  • Developing human capacity; and
  • Developing operational capacity.

The position is for an initial one year contract, and may be subject to renewal. 

Regular regional travel across West Africa will be required please take this into consideration when applying for the position.

Roles and responsibilities  

The successful candidate will assist in researching trends in visa applications, dealing with passengers referred to the BDHC by airlines and checking application details against confidential databases. Duties will include: 

  • Working closely with existing IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT INTERNATIONAL teams oversee and assist the Regional Capacity Building Officer to build Capacity in West Africa. 
  • Assist in developing and managing a clear, coherent programme/capacity building plans.
  • Working with HO training teams develop and deliver training courses, as well as "training of trainers" programmes in order to facilitate knowledge sharing. This will include accurate translation of training material into French as well as delivery of training around the region in French.
  • Provide ancillary administrative support to the Regional Capacity Building Officer and the Regional Capacity Building Manager/Immigration Liaison Manager on travel and accommodation arrangements as well as diarising and booking venues to provide training.
  • Assist the Regional Capacity Building Officer and Training officer and  Regional Capacity Building Manager/Immigration Liaison Manager in managing financial/budgetary plans, exercise quality control over all procedures and documents, and ensure proper follow-up as necessary.
  • Assist in the coordination of timely submission of reporting on programmes, including ad hoc, monthly, interim, quarterly, annual and end-of-project reports.

The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to the FCO policy and guidance on expenditure when carrying out their duties. This may include but not limited to, flight booking, accommodation and venue booking and procuring items.

  • Fluent in English and French written and oral.
  • Must possess good computer skills with familiarity with software packages MS Word, Excel and straightforward databases.
  • Previous experience in a training environment is preferable
2 October 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Nigeria
Lagos
British Deputy High Commission
N 381, 775
1 November 2017
  • You must also enclose a copy of your passport bio-data page together with any visa which permits you to work in Nigeria.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain Official Sensitive Security Clearance.  A job offer will only be confirmed once this clearance has been granted by Foreign and Commonwealth Security Directorate. 
  • PLEASE NOTE – Applicants that are successful in obtaining an interview will be asked to demonstrate their proficiency of the French language in a short written and oral exercise.
  • Any suitably qualified member of existing BHC*/DFID/British Council staff (who currently hold SC clearance) wishing to submit an application must also seek approval from their line manager prior to applying
  • Only electronic applications will be accepted.
  • 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 the fees for the permit; Make arrangements to relocate; Meet the costs to relocation
  • 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.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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