2015 Job Vacancy: Corporate Services Assistant at the British High Commission

The British High Commission (BHC) in Nigeria, requires the services of an experienced personnel to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Services Assistant

Section: Corporate Services
Grade: A2
Location: Lagos
Position Type: 12 Months Contract

Main Purpose of Job

• The post holder will be expected to function as a full time staff in Corporate Service covering various workloads within the team

Roles and Responsibilities

• Revise and maintain residential inventories on database.
• Implement and maintain pyramid records for Post.
• Quality controller for procurement service delivery to the Estates Team.
• Disbursement of stationery items.
• Maintain an accurate stationery store inventory to avoid stock out.
• Retain a neat and updated store at all times.
• Responsible for HR registry.
• Preparation of LE staff induction packs.
• Liaise with the Hub for information on recruitment and or new employees.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Deputy HCS or HCS including acting as leave cover for Accounts, Procurement and HR teams.

Resources managed:

• Stationery store.

Key Competences

• Competence 1: Collaborating and Partnering
• Competence 2: Delivering a Quality Service
• Competence 3: Seeing the Big Picture
• Competence 4: Making Effective Decisions
• Competence 5: Delivering at Pace
• Competence 6: Changing and Improving

Language Requirements:

• Language: English Language
• Level of language required: Fluent written and spoken

Other Skills / Experience / Qualifications
Essential on Arrival:

• Be able to work quickly and accurately often under pressure.
• Have a positive approach to tackling problems.
• Willingness to take on new and challenging tasks.
• Good communication with excellent spoken and written English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure.
• The ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision, to regularly meet challenging targets across the range of duties.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• The ability to effectively handle large volumes of information and identify trends.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a corporate services environment (including but not limited to HR/Finance/Procurement).

Remuneration
N335, 411 per month.

Application Closing Date
17th June, 2015.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV in English, by email to: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

Internal applicants should also submit the above, with a copy of their most recent (last 24 months) appraisals to the same email address.

All candidates: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice NO - 11/15 LOS, and the position you are applying for.

Internal candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: Vacancy Notice NO - 11/15 LOS, and the position you are applying for, and also indicate that you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer.

Note:

• All applicants must be legally able to work in Nigeria with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• The British High Commission in Abuja is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
• Staff members recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Nigerian employment law.
• Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
• If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
• Only electronic applications sent via email will be accepted.