View Vacancy - Border Force - Project Support Officer (10/18 LOS)

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Main purpose of job:

The main function of this post is to provide administrative support to Border Force, based in the Deputy British High Commission in Lagos. Support will also be provided to the Border Force office in Abuja.    

The role will be specifically to maintain and update the administrative records, manage budget spreadsheets and other ancillary duties in support of the Border Force project team.

Roles and responsibilities:

To provide administrative support to the Border Force project team, as directed by a BF line manager

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support officer to Border Force Project Hunter/Chaucer officers, Higher officers and BFSO Regional Manager
  • Maintaining records of Project Hunter/Chaucer staff
  • Maintain and update accurate financial records in support of Border Force and FCO budget management and procurement processes.
  • Maintenance of monthly/annual budgets
  • Liasion with UK Border Force International desk for finance and budget accountability.  
  • Management of BF drivers and responsibility for maintenance of official vehicles, insurance and monthly payments to Hunter/Chaucer local support staff
  • Address accommodation issues and arrange payment of invoices, utility and other bills
  • Co-ordinate and deliver effective administrative support to the Border Force Project Team. This may include booking flights and accommodation and providing logistical support to training events, workshops and conferences.
  • Preparing official letters, recording meetings and arranging calls.
  • Office and asset management
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately input data and have a good knowledge of spreadsheets.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Familiar with Firecrest, Echo, FCO and Border Force systems.
6 July 2018
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term
6 months
Africa
Nigeria
Lagos
British Deputy High Commission
N438,934
1 September 2018

All applicants should hold a UK passport and citizenship and have an accountable work and/or personal record for the past 5 years

Appointments within the Border Force require a high level of integrity and discretion. All candidates should be aware that this appointment is subject to security checks and clearance prior to appointment.

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  • 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 fees for the permit

Make arrangements to relocate

Meet the costs to relocation

  • The British Deputy 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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This opportunity is closed to applications.