Intern - Technical Works Group at the British High Commission (BHC) - 2 Openings

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Intern - Technical Works Group

Ref. ID: 11/19 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Grade: Internship
Slot: 2 Openings
Start Date: 1st May 2019
Duration of Post: 6 months
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Job Subcategory: Estates
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Main Purpose of Job

• To assist in co-ordinating all TWG work requests for the helpdesk and communicate updates and status of work requests (WR) to Customers and stakeholders.
• Manage communications with customers and stakeholders on all work requests (WR), Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and projects in all residences, offices and assisting in TWG clerical/ Admin tasks.

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

• Help implement communications strategies
• Draft, edit and send communication/ notices to relevant stakeholders
• Lead in maintaining the Abuja Enquiry system
• Track works requests and provide regular feedback on progress and resolution
• Facilitate effective internal and external communications with administrative based tasks and project work across all teams
• Undertake additional projects and duties assigned by the TWG team

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Must possess either a University degree or an HND degree
• Flexible approach to problem solving with an ability to think on their feet
• Ability to work in a high paced team
• Ability to learn fast on the job
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
• Good organisational skills - capable of  working quickly and accurately
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Good Customer Service/Relations skills
• Good data analysis skills
• At least 2 years relevant work experience

Required Competencies:

• Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Remuneration
Starting monthly salary: N135,419

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment 
Working patterns:

• Full time position, with core working hours between 8am – 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am - 1pm on Friday. However, the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2019.

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

Additional Information 

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• 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.

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 High Commission do 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.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• If you don’t already hold a valid SA Police Clearance Certificate, we recommend that you apply for the certificate at the time of your application.