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The British Council in Nigeria has been contracted by the UK’s Department for International Development to manage the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP). The implementation phase of this five year programme will start in August 2012. Please find our current Job vacancies below:
In Abuja:
Security Coordinator
Resources Officer
Procurement Officer
Programme Officer
We also have vacancies in Maiduguri, Kano, Port Harcourt and Jos (or Kaduna) for the following:
Programme Officer:
The duties of the posts are given below:
Security Coordinator:
*. The management and development of the security system for the NSRP including the enhancement ofthe management plan, the strategic operating procedures and the updating of the operating context
*. Liaison on all issues relatingto safety and security with appropriate agencies, institutions and individuals.
Resources Officer:
*. Ensuring the programme’s resources function supportsthe programme requirementsand operations to the highest possible standards.
*. Responsibility for ensuring efficient and effective deployment of programme resource facilities
Procurement Officer
*. Ensuring the programme procurement strategy and plans are developed and implemented to client and corporate standards.
*. Building, maintaining and managing relationships with the programme’s core suppliers.
*. Management of the programme’s asset register.
Programme Officers
*. The successful implementation of specified projects and ensuring client,corporate and programme standards are fully met.
*. Ensuring specified project activities are accurately costed and budgets are managed effectively.
Qualifications and experience:
The skills and qualifications needed for the positions advertised vary so please read through the role profiles carefully to ensure that your experience and qualifications match those required by the position. For posts based out side of Abuja preference will be given to those with an in depth knowledge of the region applying for.
How To Apply:
Download the role profile by clicking on the job title above and read through the document. Download and complete the application form . To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the How to complete the application . Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘ behaviours ’ and ‘ skills and knowledge ’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘ behaviours ’ and ‘ generic skills ' dictionary at the top of this page.
Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications will notbe considered. Completed applications and a covering letter should be sent via email to NSRP@britishcouncil.org by no later than 15 June 2012.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV's, handwritten applications or expressions of interest. The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of three references.
Please ensure that the position you are applying for is given as the subject head of your e-mail. Please note all posts will be filled for two years in the first instance subject to the standard probationary period.
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