International Liaison Assistant at British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria

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: International Liaison Assistant

Location: Lagos
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Grade: Administrative Officer (AO)
Working Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Duration of Post: 12 months
Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission
Start Date: 2 September 2024

Roles and Responsibilities
Investigation:

• Support individual case working investigations as tasked by Home Office International Operations.
• Support individual case working investigations as tasked by the Head of Section and Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) as well as other government departments.
• Disrupt the flow of illegal migration by air to the United Kingdom and identify and disrupt the activity of the organised crime groups behind it.
• Support Visa Status and Information Services (VSI) section to protect the integrity of the UK visa regime and identify and disrupt the activity of organised crime groups attempting to exploit it.
• Support the development of operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources.
• Work closely with HMG partners at post, host authorities, and international partners to support the development of intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups.
• Support training sessions with international partners.
• Provide presentations to host authorities and international partners.

Crime:

• Use collaborative working with overseas and UK law enforcement partners to develop intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups targeting the UK.

Intelligence Gathering and Analysis:

• Support the development of operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources.
• Use strong problem-solving skills to identify and investigate suspected organised immigration crime and gather evidence-based intelligence.
• Ensure that all relevant intelligence is gathered, assessed, and disseminated in line with guidance.

Liaison:

• Build effective working relationships with host authorities, international partners (FCC/EU), and UK partners to support the delivery of crime and intelligence objectives.
• Lead the exchange of actionable intelligence with local law enforcement partners and counterparts in other diplomatic missions to identify and mitigate threats to the UK border.
• Represent the Home Office professionally, developing effective partnerships with the wider British High Commission and key external partners.

What We Do

• HOIO operates to prevent illegal immigration and disrupt the organised immigration crime groups behind it, supporting both the Immigration Enforcement mission and the Home Office purpose.

We have staff deployed to approximately 42 locations across the world. We deliver this by:

• Providing intelligence support to the UK visa operation, supporting UKVI to take an increasingly global approach to risk streaming built on the analysis of objective data and enhanced with local risk indicators.
• Working with carriers around the world to reduce the threat of inadequately documented arrivals (IDAs) reaching the UK by air and sea.
• Developing intelligence packages related to the visa or air threat for subsequent criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Engaging with stakeholders, including the provision of training and upskilling to airline staff.

What We Want From You

• In order to meet Home Office security requirements, you must be able to pass security clearance to the Official level.

Skills and Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with key partners and assist Home Office International Operations in delivering their objectives.
• Willingness to engage in face-to-face work and deliver training, including public speaking.
• Ability to manage challenging workloads, deliver at pace, and be flexible in support of business aims.
• Capability to work towards objectives with minimal supervision once trained.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Computer literate with Microsoft desktop functions (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer) to create, use, and interrogate complex templates and data sets on Home Office and FCDO IT platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• High level of written and spoken English with the ability to write high-quality reports and briefings.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Previous immigration, law enforcement, and/or analytical or investigation experience.

Required Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Salary
USD 1,813.40 per month.

Application Closing Date
13th August, 2024.