View Vacancy - Programme Manager : UK-Nigeria Tech Hub HEO (13/24 LOS)
Main purpose of job: The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub is part of the International Tech Hub Network, which is delivered by the Department for Science ,Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office under the UK Government's Digital Access Programme (DAP) . The DAP programme promotes digital inclusion and inclusive growth in partner countries. The International Tech Network in Africa consists of Hubs located in South Africa, Kenya, Indonesia and Brazil. The Hub teams work with players in the science, technology and innovation ecosystem to find innovative solutions to local development challenges, thereby driving sustainable economic growth to serve women, marginalised youth and disabled people in particular. The Hubs forge innovative partnerships between the UK and international tech sectors, stimulate local digital economies, and build high-end digital skills to drive sustainable jobs and growth. The job holder will be required to support the Tech Hub Director in the development and delivery of the programme plan, manage risks, monitor implementation and reporting on project progress against set intervention targets for the Digital Access Programme (DAP) and the International Technology Hub Network. The aims of the Hub are to:
This role is a fixed term contract based in Lagos.
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The post-holder will report to the Director of the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub No direct line management is envisaged initially, although this may change depending on future requirements of the programmes. Teamwork and coordination experience, particularly across different geographies, is preferred - given the jobholder will need to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including in Nigeria and in the UK. There will be some possibilities for travel in the region and to the UK, as needed based on the Programme’s objectives and priorities. |
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- 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 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.
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
This opportunity is closed to applications.