Project Manager at British High Commission Abuja

The British High Commission, Abuja, currently seeks the services of a professional in project management to fill the vacant position of Nigeria Change Project Manager, for UK Border Agency within her organization.

We are recruiting for the position below

Job Position: Project Manager

Location: Abuja or Lagos
Reports to: Nick Crouch, Regional Manager, West Africa
Grade: LE 1

Description

• We are looking for someone to take on the temporary role of project manager as UKBA seeks to change its Nigeria operation to take into account the increased focus on interviewing visa applicants.
• The core function of the role is to develop and deliver a project plan to enable UKBA to advance operational working changes across the two Nigeria hubs of Abuja and Lagos. This will be a challenging role.
• The UKBA operation in Nigeria is one of the largest in the world – both in terms of staff and volume of applications. And visa work is an important element of the UK’s relationship with Nigeria, so the importance and profile of the work is high.
• The planned changes will be complex to design and deliver, and will need to factor in a wide range of important stakeholder views, ongoing operational requirements, and significant staff issues.

Responsibilities

• Producing an overall project plan for the UKBA Nigeria operation. This should include, but is not limited to, separate work streams such as: staffing, estates, communications, IT.
• Leading day-to-day discussions with UKBA Nigeria operational managers, staff, UKBA stakeholders in the UK, FCO, UKBAs commercial partner VFS, and others, to ensure all relevant views and input considered.
• Ensuring wider issues, including cost, are central to all calculations. Reporting regularly on progress to the Regional Manager and Regional Director.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have solid project or programme management experience, including working in complicated and challenging environments.
• Knowledge of the visa operation is also important, although not essential. The following will be tested in the sift, and, if necessary, at interview:

Communicating and Influencing

• Produces clear, persuasive and accessible communication products. Develops and maintains constructive communications with stakeholders.

Strategic Awareness

• Considers - and factors in - wider implications of changes in planning. Involves key players in decision-making. Copie: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Delivering Results

• Deliver products against challenging deadlines and monitor progress against plans. Works independently and proactively.

Working with Others

• Understands, responds to and satisfies the communications needs of diverse audiences; builds and maintains constructive relationships.

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications (stating your relevant experience and ability against the competences above) and CV's to: [email protected] or Click here to download job details