Main purpose of job:
This is an exciting role at the heart of senior engagement in a post that has received renewed, and sustained UK and Ministerial attention since the 2015 elections. You will interact with colleagues from across HMG, both in Nigeria and in the UK, and at all levels. You will have exposure to the full range of UK work, and play an essential role in helping visitors to understand Nigeria, and the UK’s work here.
Roles and responsibilities
As the focal point for Ministerial and senior official travel, you will work with subject matter leads across the UK mission to develop and deliver programmes that align to UK priorities. Visitors will include UK ministers, UK Directors from across government. You will also support the High Commissioner and the Deputy High Commissioners travel within Nigeria.
The Visits Officer role will cover both our Abuja and Lagos offices, so the job owner will gain a good understanding of both teams’ work, as well as that of our other offices in Nigeria. Visits from overseas often cover several locations, and can be complicated to deliver. You will lead on logistics, coordinate briefing, and co-ordinate all strands of HMG activity that contribute to senior visits.
This a new role within the Nigeria network, so there is scope to make an impact quickly and to shape the development of this position.
Your responsibilities will include:
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
This opportunity is closed to applications.