Assistant Programme Managers at the British High Commission (BHC)

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Programme Manager

Location: Abuja
Grade: B3 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Type of Post: British High Commission
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: Political

Main Purpose of Job

• Based in the British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria, the Assistant Programme Manager sits within the Criminal Justice Team, working to establish a functioning Nigerian Criminal Justice system in relation to complex cases.

Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• The job holder will need to have good stakeholder engagement skills in order to build strong networks with decision makers and   then use those networks to deliver results
• The job holder will work closely with other members of the Criminal Justice Team, as well as other colleagues in the British High Commission.
• The job holder needs to be systematic and organised in their work, be resilient and focused in the   face of a challenging working environment, be able to multi-task and work towards the programmes focused objectives under UK FCO Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributing to individual elements and  activities within the programme. Helping devise implementation plans.
• Overseeing some of the programme activities  and taking them forward.
• Assisting in creating budget plans for the programme and effectively monitor budgets ensuring value for money
• Follow the appropriate Procurement procedures in line with UK FCO’s Policy
• Ensuring that project delivery is in line with Terms of Reference provided to contractors and that deliverables are achieved within time and budget
• Assist in providing terms of reference for contractors against which to measure delivery. Ensuring the quality and timeliness of contractors’ work against budget.
• Liaising with stakeholders and contractors, maintaining good working relationship for quality service delivery of the programme
• Ensuring payments are made to suppliers and registered accordingly
• Overseeing and organising the logistical and administration requirements for the programme
• Reporting to the Criminal Justice Team Programme Manager.

Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Programme management experience
• Financial compliance and reporting
• Contracting/Procurement
• Stakeholder/beneficiary engagement
• Managing local partners and delivery agents
• Experience in working for the UK government or similar enviroment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience on implementing programmes in Nigeria
• Required competencies  
• Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
  

Starting monthly Salary
N493,162

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2016

Start Date  
1st July, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• 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.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
• Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
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