🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria – 4 Positions

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 following positions below:

1.) Entry Clearance Assistant AA - Lagos
2.) Entry Clearance Assistant AA - Abuja
3.) Political Officer, HEO
4.) UK PACT Officer (Nature Focus) - Sustainable Economic Transformation Team

Job ID: 38/22 LOS
Location: Lagos
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory: UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 3 months
Type of Post: British High Commission
Grade: Administrative Assistant (AA)
Working hours per week: 35
Start Date: 15 December 2022
Slot: 9

Main Purpose of Job

• UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the United Kingdom, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people who want to visit legally.
• UK Visas and Immigration in Nigeria consists of two hubs which service visa customers in Nigeria.
• Every year, more than 160,000 people from Nigeria visit the UK for leisure, family, business and education. The Entry Clearance Assistant role is critical to ensuring that UKVI Africa delivers against our global customer service commitments to process visa applications within agreed timelines.
• The job holder will perform general office administrative duties and assist with the efficient running of the visa operation centre.
• The successful candidate must be able to perform administrative duties from various digital platforms and be flexible to move between departments as and when needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process the printing of documents for cases sent by the UKVI Decision Making Centres (DMCs);
• Manage the content, security and integrity of the passport bank to assure an organised and efficient process according to guidance and security procedures;
• Undertake enrichment activity requests, following up cases and responding to DMCs in a timely manner. All calls and transcripts are completed professionally and to a high standard;
• Receive, record and follow through to resolve all overturned cases, and manage the Keep My Passport service by commenting on databases and liaising with our commercial partner in line with agreed procedures;
• Manage the dispatch process and resolve any complaints or service failures to the VAC, and escalate ongoing problems to a Team Leader;
• Manage logistics for UKVI staff and guests: arrange hotel booking, flights and transport arrangements for official travel in and out of Abuja;
• Perform other ad-hoc duties at special request to support the British High Commission and UKVI business delivery

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Basic IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Possess and display strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Strong customer focus with good attention to detail
• Proficient written & spoken English.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a Visa Section or official Government office.

Required Behaviours  :

• Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together.

Remuneration
USD765.70 Monthly.

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment  
Learning and development opportunities:

• Learning and Development opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.
• An analysis of training needs will be discussed between the successful candidate and line manager.

Application Closing Date
25th November 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• 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
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Please note:  AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

Job ID: 30/22 ABJ
Location: Abuja
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory: UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 3 months
Type of Post: British High Commission
Grade: Administrative Assistant (AA)
Working hours per week: 35
Start Date: 15 December 2022
Slot: 3

Main Purpose of Job

• UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the United Kingdom, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people who want to visit legally.
• UK Visas and Immigration in Nigeria consists of two hubs which service visa customers in Nigeria.
• Every year, more than 160,000 people from Nigeria visit the UK for leisure, family, business and education. The Entry Clearance Assistant role is critical to ensuring that UKVI Africa delivers against our global customer service commitments to process visa applications within agreed timelines.
• The job holder will perform general office administrative duties and assist with the efficient running of the visa operation centre.
• The successful candidate must be able to perform administrative duties from various digital platforms and be flexible to move between departments as and when needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process the printing of documents for cases sent by the UKVI Decision Making Centres (DMCs);
• Manage the content, security and integrity of the passport bank to assure an organised and efficient process according to guidance and security procedures;
• Undertake enrichment activity requests, following up cases and responding to DMCs in a timely manner. All calls and transcripts are completed professionally and to a high standard;
• Receive, record and follow through to resolve all overturned cases, and manage the Keep My Passport service by commenting on databases and liaising with our commercial partner in line with agreed procedures;
• Manage the dispatch process and resolve any complaints or service failures to the VAC, and escalate ongoing problems to a Team Leader;
• Manage logistics for UKVI staff and guests: arrange hotel booking, flights and transport arrangements for official travel in and out of Abuja;
• Perform other ad-hoc duties at special request to support the British High Commission and UKVI business delivery

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Basic IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Possess and display strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Strong customer focus with good attention to detail
• Proficient written & spoken English.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a Visa Section or official Government office.

Required Behaviours  :

• Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together.

Remuneration
USD765.70 Monthly.

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment  
Learning and development opportunities:

• Learning and Development opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.
• An analysis of training needs will be discussed between the successful candidate and line manager.

Application Closing Date
25th November 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• 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
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Please note:  AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

Job ID: 03/22 PH
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: Policy
Type of Position: Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Duration of Post: 12 months
Type of Post: British Office
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Working hours per week: 35
Start Date: 3 January 2022

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide analysis of the political situation in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria based on knowledge and understanding of the political leaders and parties, and of issues that matter to other diplomatic missions, civil society and non-state actors.
• The British Office is a well-established office and the only diplomatic representation in the region.  As such the UK has a profile there not afforded to other diplomatic missions.
• The role is essential to helping to the UK to establish new and maintain existing networks and understanding of the situation and challenges in the Niger Delta. It is an exciting and unique opportunity to contribute to deepening UK’s diplomatic presence and maximising its potential for positive impact in the Niger Delta.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Political – Provide analysis of the political and security situation in the Niger Delta and the region for the UK and the UK’s regional network to build UK knowledge base, to enable the UK to respond to developments appropriately.  Advise the HC and other Embassy staff on engagement with the Nigerian political community.
• Political – Research and analysis on other thematic issues as needed by the UK, for example: human rights, the security situation, organised crime, soft power, prosperity opportunities and to allow the UK to evolve its policy and programme responses in the Niger Delta.
• Security – To act as the focal point for the Lagos Regional Security Manager in the Niger Delta, advising on current issues and trends, and providing advice on security matters, such as clearances and movements.  Responsibility for security issues relating to staff and the Office.
• Consular – 10% of time on consular work, acting on instructions as necessary from Consular Teams in Abuja and Lagos (headed by HM Consul based in Lagos).  The individual should also maintain a strong network with British Nationals and companies in the region.
• Wider Mission support - As a full member of the team, the post holder will also make a wider contribution to making the Office a friendly and supportive environment to work in.  Where necessary, the post holder must be ready to support any other mission business (e.g. corporate work).

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject and previous employed experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian and Niger Delta political systems and situation.
• Strong critical thinking skills – an ability to think independently, critically analyse information (including numerical information) and draw out conclusions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work at pace on multiple priorities at the same time, taking the initiative where required.
• IT literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and other common software)
• Social media skills (Facebook, Twitter and other)
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised, and as part of a wider team.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience of working with the Nigerian government and/or the international community in Nigeria.
• Experience of using communications professionally to promote organisations

Required Behaviours:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing

Working Patterns:

• Working hours are from 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 13:00 on Fridays.  Requirement for occasional travel in the region.

Salary
USD2,432.34 Monthly.

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment  
Learning and development opportunities:

• In addition to on-the-job learning, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office offers a wealth of Learning and Development (L&D) opportunity (on-line and in person) to help staff pursue their professional development.
• This includes specific training on e.g. programme management, communications, international relations.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a number of mandatory training courses and will then have access to a range of L&D opportunities.

Application Closing Date
29th November 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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 Port Harcourt 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 liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Please note:  AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

Location: Abuja
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Post: British High Commission
Working hours per week: 37
Start Date: 1 January 2023
End Date: 31 December 2023
Job Subcategory: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Description

• Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing our world. Nigeria is both highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and at risk of significantly increased emissions as its economy and population grow.
• The United Kingdom launched Nigeria-UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) in 2021. This is part of the global UK PACT programme – active in over 10 countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
• UK PACT supports partner countries with Technical Assistance across multiple sectors to improve the capacity and capability of key institutions to reduce emissions, mitigate climate change and foster inclusive economic growth in line with their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), increasing climate ambition and creating sustainable livelihoods in the process.
• Nigeria is a UK PACT priority country with an annual budget of around £3.5m up to 2026.
• The portfolio currently consists of three grant projects (in Nature and Energy Efficiency) and several direct-to-government skill-shares (in climate policy, green finance, and sustainable transport), with a rapidly growing pipeline. Our two current Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) projects address sustainable forest commodity supply chains and mangrove protection & restoration. In its 2021 NDC, Nigeria identified agroforestry, improved forest management and forest restoration as the top three NBS, and UK PACT keen to expand its nature work to support Nigeria’s NDC ambitions.
• This role will be instrumental in delivering this expansion. As well as coordinating the British High Commission (BHC) in Nigeria oversight of the existing UK PACT NBS projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for scoping new opportunities to respond to Federal and State-level demand and support other UK programmes.
• They will work closely with BHC colleagues, FCDO London and wider stakeholder networks (including Federal Government of Nigeria) to build a portfolio of NBS projects, and wider climate mitigation-focused skill shares and secondments.
• This position will help deliver the UK PACT Strategy’s goals for NBS, refresh objectives and interventions based on in-depth knowledge of the sector in Nigeria, while ensuring that all UK PACT activities fit with BHC’s Country Plan.
• Alongside applying technical expertise, the position has integral programme management and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will join an energy-focussed UK PACT Officer and be expected to work collaboratively on cross-cutting UK PACT tasks, including project monitoring, document preparation and stakeholder engagement.
• The post holder will need to work effectively with the FCDO team in London, colleagues at the British High Commission in Abuja and the UK PACT delivery partner to manage the drafting and sign-off processes for new projects, ensure the timely completion and submission of reporting documents, and act as the Point of Contact for all nature enquiries along with broader UK PACT-related initiatives.
• The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Nigeria-UK PACT team, sitting within the Sustainable Economic Transformation block at the BHC in Abuja.
• The role reports to the Food and Agriculture Adviser, supporting NBS objectives in Nigeria by setting up and overseeing the UK PACT projects and skill-shares that can help deliver these, while working closely with the FCDO and BEIS International Climate Finance teams in London and UK PACT Delivery Partner.  UK PACT has a number of reporting structures between BHC, FCDO London and UK PACT Delivery Partners, so experience in matrix management structures and the ability to report to different audiences is welcomed.
• It is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of this evolving area of UK – Nigeria collaboration. The post holder will contribute to the development of a vision for how to grow the UK-Nigeria climate relationship, building on the existing UK PACT portfolio and identifying new areas for support.

Roles and Responsibilities
UK PACT Programme management and delivery:

• Work with the UK PACT delivery partners to oversee NBS project development and progress via regular update meetings, performance reviews and completion reports.
• Regularly review NBS portfolio risks, opportunities, and mitigation measures, communicating to FCDO’s delivery partner and FCDO Nigeria risk management structures.
• Develop skill-share pipeline, working with London colleagues, relevant experts, and government counterparts to ensure that skill-shares are clearly defined, with deliverable outcomes and sustained impact.
• Support the planning and delivery of in-person and online secondments and skill-sharing missions between the UK and Nigeria.
• Support reporting of results against International Climate Finance (ICF) KPIs, develop case studies of projects and be responsible for documenting learning, sharing recommendations with colleagues in the UK and BHC to inform programme management and future strategy development.
• Share outputs of UK PACT NBS projects with Nigerian Government and other stakeholders to ensure programme understanding and uptake of recommendations.
• Collaborate with the other UK PACT Officer on programme and policy issues of shared interest, and provide support to other ICF programmes as needed, ensuring UK visibility, coherence, and complementarity with other UK initiatives.

Nigeria - Nature Oversight:

• Maintain in-depth understanding of the nature and climate landscape in Nigeria, including previously funded activities by the UK and other donors, political economy, and country demands, working closely with BHC colleagues.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to the Food and Agriculture Adviser and FCDO London on NBS project opportunities through UK PACT. Utilise a strong understanding of UK ICF and other donor portfolios to maximise links between nature programmes and improve their response to Nigerian priorities.
• Identify, analyse, and communicate policy, technological and commercial developments or risks that may influence the delivery of UK-Nigeria climate collaboration.
• Draw on the existing portfolio to continuously co-develop the UK PACT strategy with FCDO, BHC leads and relevant counterparts and identify key areas of demand where future UK PACT support on nature can drive climate ambition and support emissions reductions.
• Lead on briefings, presentations, and other reporting to the FCDO team in London to inform the development of nature-related UK PACT opportunities.

UK PACT Stakeholder management:

• Under the guidance of the Food and Agriculture Adviser and BHC colleagues, proactively develop, manage, and strengthen the High Commission’s network of UK – Nigeria NBS and wider climate contacts to identify capacity building and policy influencing opportunities for UK PACT.
• Support the Sustainable Economic Transformation and Climate & Environment Teams to scope and develop deeper climate collaboration with Nigeria, at Federal, State, and local level, fostering relationships across the Government of Nigeria in line with the Country Plan.
• Proactively seek cross-section collaboration opportunities amongst BHC teams to continue supporting a mainstreamed approach to NBS and climate change.
• Publicly represent the High Commission and UK Government as a credible interlocutor in NBS-related engagements, as necessary.

Corporate and Administration:

• Play an active part in the corporate life of the BHC to maximise the overall well-being of staff.
• Lead on the preparation and coordination of high-level climate missions Nigeria, identifying opportunities for relevant dialogues to support the development and delivery of programmes.
• Manage the broad array of UK PACT and BHC-related administrative tasks and support the wider team when required.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
We are looking for a proactive self-starter, able to work well and have a flexible approach to work whilst under pressure and excellent interpersonal and communications skills to build strong relations within the British High Commission and with a wide range of stakeholders in Nigeria with the following:

• University Degree in Environmental Science, Climate, Public Policy, or related course (preferably with Nature, Forests and/or Land Use focus, which may be substituted for sufficient, relevant work experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience with extensive Project/Programme management experience, preferably with international stakeholders.
• Demonstratable interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to deliver high profile outcomes at pace, with tight competing deadlines, working in an agile way to changing demands.
• Be a flexible and creative problem-solver, able to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems and coordinate coherent and compelling programmes and projects.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience providing high-quality, initiative-led administrative and logistical support.
• Team player driven by collaboration

Language Requirements:

• Language: English but Hausa, Yoruba and/or Igbo also desirable.
• Level of language required:  Fluency in English

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience of running grant-based technical assistance/capacity building projects in Nigeria
• Solid knowledge of Nigeria’s climate mitigation context and commitments, along with forestry, nature and land-use policies, its international commitments, and institutional frameworks.
•  Sound network of contacts in political arena, government, private sector, and civil societies.

Required Behaviours:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Working Together.

Salary
USD2432.34 monthly

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

• The FCDO offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities throughout the year.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online