Thursday, August 31, 2017

British Council Nigeria Recruitment for Examinations Officer.

The British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

EXAMINATIONS OFFICER
Department: English & Exams
Reports To: Assistant IELTS Administrator
Duration of Job: Indefinite
Pay Band: PB4
Start Date: As soon as Possible

PURPOSE OF JOB
To support Examination Services in Nigeria in delivering exams and tests and to maintain them at the highest professional standards as set out in the British Council’s EQCA (Examination Quality & Comliance Standards), examinations boards and partner standards.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities (including people management and finance)
As Exams Officer, the post holder will be line managed by an Operations Manager or IELTS Administrator in Lagos.
This role will support delivery of all examinations administered from the Lagos office.
This role will ensure that assigned tests are delivered in a timely manner
All administrative procedures are in full compliance with examination boards, partners and EQCA standards.
Reliability: to ensure examinations are delivered securely according to board requirements
Quality and Compliance: to deliver a high standard of customer service to our schools and their candidates. As measured by our own Exams Quality Standards, Customer Service Standards, and inspection visits from Cambridge International Exams, IELTS and other examination boards as required.
Finance: all British Council standards for managing finances are met with relation to income reconciliations, cash handling, managing purchase orders, managing contracts and procurement.

MAIN DUTIES
Administration of Examinations (pre-test):
Overseeing the taking delivery of examinations materials and checking them prior to exams commencing, packing and returning scripts, maintaining logs appropriately.
Answering enquiries about exams.
Exam registration procedures including receiving and collating registration forms, entering and retrieving data on exam board registration portals, payments and exams correspondence including dispatch of results.
Assist with recruitment and management of venue staff (invigilators, examiners and inspectors).
Assist with evaluation of new associate schools, agents and other educational institutions.
Assist with searching for and evaluation new venues.
Exam Delivery:
Delivering  Examinations on test days which includes:
Supervision of venue staff
Ensuring adherence examination day procedures
Delivering speaking tests
Overseeing practical examinations
Post-Examination Administration:
Secure and accurate despatch of test answers and materials to the examination board. Maintaining accurate logs of examination paper movements.
Effective delegation of duties when absent on leave or through illness etc.
Venue Staff:
Venue staff creation, scheduling and payment.
Assist with monitoring and training of invigilators.
To be part of the recruitment, training and monitoring team for venue staff.
To act as liaison between examiners and the relevant operations managers and trainers.
Client Support:
To assist in planning agent briefing events, and to support agents in the registration and preparing candidates for exams.
To assist schools with becoming associate centres, as necessary.
To assist Exam/Grant Funded Services (GFS) project managers in delivery of Education/Skills-specific events, including assisting with managing relationships with stakeholders.
To assist with managing administration of exams with professional bodies partners, as necessary.
Marketing & Customer Service:
To assist in providing data for marketing action plan and business planning.
Seeking and using customer feedback to improve service delivery.
To assist the Regional Sales Manager in appropriate marketing of examinations in Nigeria.
To follow a programme of visits to schools/educational institutions/training providers to build relationships with existing and potential clients to expand the business.
To assist in customer service, delivery of other examinations and other duties as required in this small office, especially in times of staff absences.
Finance:
To assist with preparation and submission of income reconciliations to agreed timescales.
To record income correctly on the FABS (Finance and Business Support) system and in a timely manner.
To comply with Contract and Procurement standards.
Continuing Professional Development
To ensure that elective and mandatory training is completed. To contribute to centre and national meetings and working groups.
Key Relationships:
Internal: Country Exams Manager, Deputy Country Exams Manager,  Examination Officers elsewhere in Nigeria and globally, Customer Service Staff Nigeria, Finance Manager Nigeria, Regional Exams Team, IELTS team, Professional Exams Team, Schools Team
External: Vocational and higher education training providers in Nigeria and the UK. IELTS Regional Team.  School Principals, Educational Agents, AISEN, APEN, ELTAN and other professional teaching associations; venue staff, enquirers, candidates
QUALIFICATIONS
A First Degree or equivalent (including via work experience).
Desirable:
A qualification in examinations management.
Assessment Stage:
Short listing
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Providing and monitoring service within quality standards.
Working quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.
Experience of handling and reporting on payments from customers.
Training and managing a team to deliver to quality standards.
Arranging meetings with stakeholders.

DESIRABLE:
Experience of delivering examinations in a timely and secure manner.
Assessment Stage:
Short listing & Interview
Behaviours
Essential:
Working together
Establishing a genuinely common goal with others.
Making it happen
Being Accountable
Creating Shared Purpose
Shaping the future – Look for ways in which we can do things better
Connecting with others – Making regular opportunities to understand others better.
Assessment Stage:
Interview
These behaviours will be needed to successfully carry out the role, but will not be assessed for recruitment purposes
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 
Essential:
Developing Business Level 1 (Analytical skills):
Applies a range of standard analytical techniques to support business development – e.g. pricing tools, revenue tracking, monitoring sales prospects, audience figures or profit margin.
Using Technology Level 1:
Able, with adjustments if necessary, to use office software and British Council systems to do the job and manage documents or processes.
English Language proficiency to IELTS band 8.0, CEF C2 in all areas (or equivalent).
Strong Attention to Detail.
Customer Service Focus.
Strong Organisation Skills.
Teamwork.
Ability to deal with conflict.
DESIRABLE:
Knowledge of the education and qualification systems in the UK and Nigeria
Assessment Stage:
Short listing & Interview
Other Important Features or Requirements of the Job:
(e.g. travel, unsocial/evening hours, restrictions on employment etc)
Travel to administer/monitor examinations in centres outside of Lagos may be required. Early morning starts, overnight stays and weekend working is required.
Flexible working hours during peak periods is required.  Examination delivery deadlines are absolute; therefore, out of hours working may be required in order to meet these deadlines.
Please specify any passport/visa and/or nationality requirement:
Right of abode and right to work in Nigeria
Please indicate if any security or legal checks are require for this role:
The British Council believes that all children have potential and that every child matters – everywhere in the world.
The British Council affirms the position that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC 1989.
Successful candidate will have to satisfy British Council Child Protection check requirements.
Note
It would be great if you have the above and come with added experience in delivering examinations in a timely and secure manner as well as a qualification in examinations management.
As part of the recruitment exercise, shortlisted candidates will undergo recruitment tests in Lagos and Abuja while interviews will be in Lagos only.
Only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the Role Profile & Guidance Notes. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss.
DUE DATE: 4 September, 2017
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Corona Schools Ongoing Recruitment – Jobs in Nigeria

Corona Schools – The focus of the Corona Schools’ Trust Council is the development of world-class schools. World class in all facets of our operations – curriculum, teaching methodologies, staff quality, libraries, technology, buildings, resources, facilities, management and so on.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Art Teacher
Location: Lagos
Position Summary
  • A Corona Art teacher is responsible for teaching and learning by students of an assigned class or subject in line with the approved teaching scheme/plan for the class/subject.
Duties
  • Conduct class/subject teaching activity in line with approved teaching scheme, plans and policies
  • Maintain discipline in classes, apply approved sanctions for misdemeanors only and escalate all major issues promptly to the Sectional or Deputy Head.
  • Provide overall pastoral care and oversee development of individual students
  • Grade students’ tests and examinations
  • Monitor and report on an ongoing basis individual student progress and accomplishments
  • Establish and maintain contact with parents/guardians as necessary to provide feedback on performance and ensure responsiveness to individual students needs
  • Monitor learning by students and provide feedback on the appropriateness and completeness of teaching scheme and plans
  • Identify pupils with special learning needs and liaise with Remedial teacher to develop appropriate remedial responses
  • Contribute to maintaining good teaming and collaborative environment in Corona Schools
Education
  • The preferred candidate will possess a B.Ed/B.A Fine and Applied Art/HND Fine Art with PGDE.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in teaching same subject is COMPULSORY
Personal/Professional Qualities:
  • Child friendliness and pleasant disposition
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Well-modulated voice and good diction
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
Personal Attributes:
  • Poise and professional appearance
  • Integrity
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV’s in word format to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 31st August, 2017.
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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Esprit Commercial Pharmaceuticals Leadership Programme-Africa 2018

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK employs over 97,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc is one of Africa's largest consumer healthcare companies, producing leading brands such as Lucozade, Ribena and Panadol.

Esprit Commercial Pharmaceuticals Leadership Programme

 
Requisition ID: 163466
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Functional area: Commercial

What is the Esprit Commercial Pharmaceuticals Leadership Programme?
  • The Esprit Programme is GSK’s leading global talent development programme for MBA qualified individuals which nurtures a pipeline of diverse leaders, with the right capabilities and behaviours to drive GSK’s future strategic challenges. You’ll bring with you a wealth of knowledge and will recognise that there’s still plenty for you to learn and experience in order for you, to become an extraordinary leader.
  • Esprit Commercial Pharmaceutical programmes overall goal is to support, stretch, develop and deliver leaders of the future. You will nurture your breadth of experience and leadership capabilities through Esprit’s accelerated development programme.
How does the Esprit Commercial Pharmaceuticals Leadership programme work?
  • You will spend 3-4 years on a fast track development programme, working your way towards a senior commercial or country Management Team role.
  • Beginning in your home country, you will experience a variety of rotations which may include international experience. Through stimulating rotations, you will gain exposure to high profile and diverse roles, such as Marketing, Sales, Business Development and Project management.
  • Throughout the programme you will be encourage to broaden your global business perspective, and enrich your existing commercial experience and knowledge.
  • Every step of the way we’ll provide you with focused development, training and support to help you achieve your greatest potential.
  • Whatever it is you’re doing, and wherever you are based, you’ll be sharing in our mission to improve the quality of human life, by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer - all while building strong foundations for a successful career.
Is Esprit for you?
  • We’re looking for extraordinary individuals who can apply both academic excellence and commercial intelligence in a dynamic business environment - to recognise and deliver value for GSK.
  • Are you interested in working in our transparent and innovative Pharmaceutical business and do the following statements resonate with you;
  • You love what you do and want to work in an innovative, Inspiring, high performing environment which also improve people’s lives
  • You are courageous to achieve results, excited by change, zealous about sales and marketing
  • You enjoy being accountable and you are ready to fast track your progression and take the personal accountability for delivering our commitments
  • GSK Values resonate with you and you want to work in an organisation where you can perform with integrity, transparency, treat people with respect and always have our patients first on your mind.
  • You will be MBA qualified or on your journey towards obtaining your MBA in 2018. You may have a dynamic and varied career experience within a commercial setting which highlights your already accelerated career to date. You will have a passion for Sales or/and Marketing with a strong interest to enhance your career further within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Ideally you will have some experience with digital marketing (Knowledge/ experience or User). You will have demonstrated excellent communication skills and a flexible mindset to forge your career in a global matrix organisation. A key focus will be to further enrich your impact through leadership, innovation and decision making capabilities.
  • The Esprit Commercial Pharmaceutical Leadership is truly unique in the breadth of roles and experiences available and covers a variety of commercial touch-points within Sales & Marketing. If you have an inquisitive mind and would relish the opportunity to flourish in a diverse, transparent and intellectually demanding global leadership programme then Esprit is for you.
  • Before you Apply - It is important to remember:
    • Esprit Development Programme is passionate about developing local leadership capabilities for local countries so it is vital you have eligibility to live and work in the country for which you are applying.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications:
  • MBA.
  • Experience in commercial area, passionate about sales and marketing.
  • Strong interest to develop career in healthcare industry.
  • Track record of taking accountability in both team and individual situations.
  • Ability to work in multinational environment, across cultures and in matrix environment.
  • Evidence of bringing innovative thinking and an ability to act as a change agent.
  • Proven accelerated development in career to date.
  • Eligibility to live and work in the country for which you are applying. This will be checked during the recruitment process.
  • Fluency in your native language and English, both written and spoken.
  • Flexibility, adaptability and highly mobile; you must be willing to move and work in any of the countries where GSK operates.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Digital Marketing (Knowledge/ experience or User).
Method of Application
Candidates need to be available to attend a 2-day assessment centre, all travel expenses will be covered by GSK.
Interested and qualified? Go to GlaxoSmithKline career website on careers.peopleclick.com to apply
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Admin - Finance Consultant at INTERSOS

INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices. The statutory bodies of INTERSOS, are: the Members Assembly, the Council, the Society for Auditing and Certification of Accounts.

Intersos, established in 1992, is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Admin- Finance Consultant

 
Starting date: Immediately
Salary Grade: Will be negotiated
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Admin-Finance Consultant will be performing the following tasks under the supervision of the Country Finance-Admin Manager:
  • Manage the day-to- day personnel, financial and administrative resources of the office.
  • Ensure enrolment of staff to Nigeria tax services.
  • Monitor national staff presence and leave record.
  • Follow up on INTERSOS administrative matters with relevant authorities.
  • Follow up with the Immigration Service for expatriate staff visas.
  • Undertake missions to field locations to review administrative and financial arrangements and make appropriate recommendations as required.
  • Follow up on administrative formalities concerning local General Service staff and support the recruitment process of internal staff.
  • Coordinate training and capacity-building activities to staff in administrative related areas.
  • Manage the utilisation of petty cash at the Abuja office making sure that the expenditures are made on basis of proper documentation.
  • Settle amounts due, or recover outstanding receivables.
  • Prepare consolidate administrative budget for the Abuja and Field Offices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education: University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or related field OR university degree in another field combined with a professional qualification in accounting or finance;
Job experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in administration and Finance;
  • Demonstrated experience in dealing with government services including tax authorities and others
Method of Application
Candidates are requested to drop their application document (CV + Letter of Motivation) in a sealed envelope at the gate of INTERSOS Office located at 882, Olu Awotesu Street, Jabi District, Abuja. The letter should be addressed to The Country Admin-Finance Manager, INTERSOS Nigeria.

CLOSING DATE
The closing date for this announcement is Friday 08/09/2017. However, considering the urgency, the applications will be reviewed progressively and the first 3 candidates presenting a suitable profile will be retained for interview.
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ICT Officer at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

ICT Officer

 
Job Summary
The Information and Communications Technology Officer will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State and report to the Logistics Manager. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that Action Against Hunger Nigeria mission has well maintained, up-to-standard IT, HF/VHF radio, satellite, internet, mobile phone and GPS equipment. The ICT Officer will be responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of the ICT hardware, software, networks and peripheries. 
The task and responsibilities includes but are not limited to;
  • Focal point for all technical ICT issues for office and field staff.
  • Supervise equipment repair and installation by supplier and liaise with ICT suppliers (computer, phone, HF/VHF).
  • Label and register new ICT equipment, create equipment ID cards and equipment folders for them, issue equipment to users using ACTION AGAINST HUNGER standard forms
  • Update equipment tracker with new ICT equipment and every time there is a change in user
  • Maintain a laptop maintenance log and ensure all staff have well-functioning ICT equipment.
  • Maintain mobile phone account list and liaise with the Finance team regarding opening and closing phone accounts.
  • Manage Subscriptions- liaise with ISP, documentations, authorizations from government.
  • Ensure ACTION AGAINST HUNGER staff comply with ACTION AGAINST HUNGER ICT policy and standard communication procedures are respected in the bases. 
  • Conduct computer, radio, satphone and other equipment training as and when required.
  • Explain the maintenance tasks to be carried out regularly (clean-up, defragmentation, etc.)
The Successful Candidate Will;
  • Have a minimum of bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Engineering with at least 2 years working experience in the IT sector, or IT support in the development sector.
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality and able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.
  • Have excellent skills in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Be fluent in English and Hausa.
  • Pay excellent attention to detail, be highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, have strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
  • Have the capacity to analyze and report of large amounts of information.
  • Have the willingness to travel to field sites.
  • Have previous experience working for NGOs, particularly international and/or health related NGOs.
Method of Application
The deadline for this position is Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 5:00 pm
Please note advert may close before the due date once we have received applications from qualified candidates.
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Shift Technicians - Electrical at SABMiller Plc

SABMiller is in the beer and soft drinks business, bringing refreshment and sociability to millions of people all over the world who enjoy our drinks. We do business in a way that improves livelihoods and helps build communities. We are passionate about brewing and have a long tradition of craftsmanship, making superb beer from high quality natural ingredients.

Shift Technician - Electrical

 
Reference Number: SAB-185
Location: Lagos
Type: Permanent

Job Description
  • The Shift Technician- Electrical will maintain shift records, repair and optimize machines and associated devices to ensure machine availability and product quality at minimum cost whilst maintaining standards and provide support to the repair/maintenance of plant equipment and will report to the engineering manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain, repair and optimize machine and associated devices
  • Provide technical process capability
  • Facilitate problem solving
  • Monitor performance
  • Plan and prepare the Job
  • Work in teams
Requirements
  • Minimum of OND in Electrical engineering.
  • PLC (Programmable Logical Control) will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in similar field preferably in fast moving consumer Goods (FMCG).
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Sound maintenance practice
  • Communication skills ( Written & Oral)
  • Familiarity with maintenance systems e.g. PLC,COSWIN
  • Teamwork
  • Good leadership potential
Salary
Market Related.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to SAB Miller career website on sabmiller.mcidirecthire.com to apply
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British Preparatory School Fresh Job Recruitment (3 Positions)

British Preparatory School is a co-educational prep for children aged 3 months to 11 years. We provide an education of the highest quality, preparing children for transfer to the best and the most selective secondary schools anywhere in the world.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) English Teacher

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2.) Accounts/Admistrative Assistant

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3.) Montessori Nursery/Primary School Teacher

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Application Closing Date
9th September, 2017.
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James Hope College Fresh Job Recruitment (3 Positions)

James Hope College is a world class private residential co-educational school in the tranquil area of Agbor, Delta state, which offers a unique Nigerian/British style curriculum. With the anticipated expansion, we require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to occupy the following positions below:

1.) English Language Teacher

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2.) Modern Foreign Language Teacher

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3.) Literature Teacher

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Application Closing Date
15th September, 2017.
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Procurement and Contracts Manager at British Council Nigeria

The British Council is the world's leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement and Contracts Manager

Location: Abuja
Directorate or Region: Procurement, Corporate Services
Reports to: Deputy Director Operations, Nigeria
Department/Country: Business Services / Nigeria
Pay Band: PB7 locally-engaged
Duration of job: Permanent

Purpose of Job
  • To manage the procurement of goods and services, contract management and supplier management for the Nigeria directorate, ensuring value for money, quality of service and compliance. 
  • The role is key to enabling the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation and strategic delivery, for the largest operation in SSA and seventh largest exams business in the global network.
  • With a growing operation and ambitious targets, in a high risk environment, effective procurement and contract management is pivotal to success. 
  • Working collaboratively with Deputy Director Operations, SBU and Business Services leads, the postholder will embed strategy, policy, standards and compliance, manage risk, and contribute to the identification of opportunities to deliver efficiencies and service quality improvements. 
  • In addition to the line management of one Exams Procurement post, business engagement, collaborative working and functional management is critical to success in this role.
British Council Operating Context
Current: 
  • Nigeria is now officially the largest economy in Africa.  It is also the most populous country with over 180 million citizens. The UK is its largest trading partner. 
  • Nigeria holds significant political power in the region and internationally and its society retains a positive attitude to the UK. 
  • Therefore, there continue to be major opportunities for the UK and British Council to build on our strong existing relationships with the Nigerian government, institutions and customers/audiences.  However, there are complex and substantial risks to this work, particularly in the areas of security and compliance. 
  • Nigeria is the British Council’s lagest operation in sub-Saharan Africa with offices in 4 cities – Port Harcourt in the south, Kano in the north, Abuja the Federal capital and Lagos the commercial centre.  We also have a number of project offices across the country. 
  • Our 200 staff work across a range of states delivering large scale contracts, partnership programmes, examinations, and projects as well as services in Arts, Education & Society and English & Exams.  We are already achieving substantial impact and income and have plans to grow and develop our impact further. 
  • Partners and clients include government, public and private institutions, foundations, private sector organisations and civil society. We work closely with the wider UK mission including DFID and UKTI;
Future:
  • 42% of Nigeria’s population is under 14. The government has recognised that its Vision 2020 must address the aspirations of this young population as part of its drive to achieve peace and prosperity. This has led to unprecedented interest and investment in Education, the Arts and good governance. This alignment with the UK’s priorities creates a growth environment for the British Council. To be successful in this, we need to build understanding with our UK stakeholders of Nigeria as an emerging economy with substantial commercial and development opportunities as well as the challenges they may be more familiar with.  In this we will seek to integrate our approach with that of the wider UK mission.
  • We intend to expand and scale up our existing programmes, contracts and services in the Arts, Education & Society, English & Examinations and develop offers to fill important gaps such as in Skills. We also intend to ensure that we have a good balance of partnership, customer services and client funded work across all these sectors. To do all this we need to create the right enabling environment. In addition to developing the professional and technical expertise of our staff, we need to support them to build their relationships within Nigeria, the region and the wider global network.  This will ensure we develop as well as adopt and use best practice.  We also need rigorous and compliant frameworks to support our work in areas such as finance, tax & status, security, procurement, compliance and quality management. 
  • Procurement, contract management and supplier management are central to much of our work and are key areas of focus. The postholder will work on the streamlining of current practices, ensuring compliance and risk is well-managed, and aligning them to best-practice principles and end-user needs.
  • There is a major Procurement Transformation project underway at a global level, which is ensuring the embedding of a coordinated, professionalised function throughout the organisation. Engagement with the principles of this project will be a core focus in 2017 and beyond.
  • Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
Key Activities will be as follows
Procurement:
  • Provide direct support to Deputy Director Operations with the definition, implementation and embedding of a Nigeria procurement strategy that reflects needs of the business areas, the risk environment, value for money and quality of service.
  • Provide direct support to Deputy Director Operations on the implementation of a ‘preferred supplier’ approach, building on the existing ‘approved supplier’ policy.
  • Manage the bi-annual Approved Price List (APL) refresh working with Section Heads, Compliance Manager, and the contracted external consultancy. Ongoing management of the Approved Suppliers List (ASL) including due diligence checks
  • Management of procurements from £20,000 up to £75,000, including accountability for end-to-end processes.
  • Support the business through managing tendering activity in the specification of requirements, requests for proposals, evaluation and supplier appointment.
  • Support Business Services functions in related areas including Fixed Assets acquisition, recording and disposal and inventory management.
Procurement Strategy Implementation:
  • Implement the strategic sourcing strategies in Nigeria developed by the Category Managers by managing relevant tendering, evaluation, supplier negotiations, and award processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and implementation of best practice:
  • Decide on the method of procurement in line with corporate policy, UK government legislature and EU regulations as well as local laws and regulations pertaining to procurement.
  • Carrying out tactical procurement activities including working closely with the Shared Service Centre(s) to facilitate the placement of purchase orders and invoice resolution where applicable.
  • Conducting basic market intelligence activities that lead to a sound understanding of relevant supply markets, monitoring spend, compliance and leakage.
  • Ensure high levels of compliance with Corporate Procurement Policy, including reduced risk of Fraud.
  • Negotiate and agree simple contracts for the supply of goods and services and SLA’s with suppliers, ensuring contracts are commensurate with commercial best practice and aligned to the Category Plan
  • Lead contractual and commercial change negotiations and manage all commercial aspects of non-pay third party spend for Nigeria
  • Manage the contract development process ensuring all contracts are of a term commensurate with commercial best practice, are aligned to Category Plans where they exist, and provide a suitable set of performance metrics to enable effective ongoing management
  • Support the implementation and use of e- procurement technology to increase operational efficiency, maintaining a benefits tracking process to enable the identification of planned and delivered benefits.
  • Support project management for major procurement projects, occasionally taking the lead professional procurement role when so directed by the Cluster lead on these projects to ensure appropriate input of procurement advice, and effective project management.
  • Responsible for managing and forecasting spend with suppliers on behalf of the business.
Contract Management:
  • Provide direct support to Deputy Director Operations in implementing ongoing continuous improvement to contract management processes and systems for the Nigeria directorate, ensuring the operation has the right tools, knowledge, skills and access to resources required to support compliance and the operation’s strategic direction.
  • Manage the development and introduction of effective processes, standards, templates, tools and systems which support contract management and related areas and are embedded across BC Nigeria.
  • Work closely with programme managers, SBU and Business Services leads to understand in detail their contract management requirements and lead the delivery of professional and effective advice and support which meets their needs.
  • Ensure existing contract management services are delivered to the highest quality and as efficiently as possible, demonstrating year on year improvements.
  • Ensure effective contract management and compliance processes are embedded in the business and BC Nigeria adheres to corporate policies, standards and processes
  • Manage the monitoring and evaluation of contract compliance.
  • Working with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Working with clients, identify opportunities to deliver benefits through a shift from transactional procurement to tactical procurement. 
  • Work closely with stakeholders to Identify and develop requirements prior to tendering; ensure suppliers are managed appropriately to create value
  • Manage the resolution of any commercial disagreements without de-stabilising key relationships
  • Effectively manage contracts and vendor catalogues.
  • Leading on or supporting senior managers where there is a major concern/breach of conditions of the contract by a service provider or when an emergency occurs such as a service provider ceasing to trade, becoming bankrupt or loss of registration.
  • Build relationships with key suppliers, facilitating their compliance with our standards and processes; constructive working relationship; and a springboard for improved service delivery and value for money.
Risk, Compliance and Budget Management:
  • Build a thorough understanding of the risk environment in Nigeria with particular emphasis on the important factors related to procurement and contract management.
  • Ensure compliance of the spirit and letter of the procurement policy, across the Nigeria operation through continuous monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensure procurement, contract and supplier management is in line with British Council policies, embedding EDI into the heart of the function.
  • Lead on relevant tasks for Audit preparation and follow up actions.
Key Relationships:
  • Internal (British Council Nigeria)
  • Nigeria Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • Deputy Director Operations
  • Key colleagues in Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Business Services functions
  • Compliance Manager:
    • Internal - Operational teams who monitor service performance; Service owners who are the primary interface into the business; Strategic Business Unit (SBU) management teams; Functional management teams; Geographic management teams
    • Internal - direct consumers of services provided by the suppliers.
    • External - Supplier representatives, including operational teams and also executives of suppliers (we are a significant and high profile customer and maintain personal relationships with senior execs of most of our major suppliers)
Other important features or requirements of the job:
  • The postholder will be expected to travel within Nigeria, regionally and more widely. As with any business that experiences peaks and troughs of activity, there is likely to be a need to work outside office hours from time to time.  Attendance at events.
  • Please specify any passport/visa and/or nationality requirement. Must have the right to work and travel within Nigeria.
  • Please indicate if any security or legal checks are required for this role. Appropriate due diligence and security checks required.
Person Specification
Essential:

Behaviours:
  • Behaviours assessed during interview stage of recruitment process:
    • Being Accountable - Most demanding level
    • Making it Happen - Most demanding level
    • Shaping the Future - More demanding level
  • Behaviours not assessed during recruitment process:
    • Creating Shared Purpose - More demanding level
    • Connecting With Others - More demanding level
    • Working Together - Most demanding level
Assessment stage:
  • The position holder will be required to demonstrate all six behaviours, on the job. These will be assessed during year end performance evaluations.
  • Behaviours to be assessed during the interview stage of recruitment are referenced.
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Managing Projects - Level 3
  • Managing finance and Resources - Level 2/3
  • Communicating and influencing - Level 3
  • Developing Business - Level 2
  • Basic knowledge of contract law
  • Analytical, evaluative, and financial management abilities with keen attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
Experience:
  • Previous experience in Procuring and Supplier Relationship Management role
  • Experience of relevant Category Management.
  • Building relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Demonstrable experience and knowledge of working within main category areas
  • Demonstrable relevant work/industry experience in Procurement and Supplier management.
Qualifications
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent. 
  • Professional qualification in procurement or studying towards one.
Application Closing Date 
31st August, 2017.

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

Click here to download job details (MS Word)
Click here to download BC Behaviour (pdf)

Click here to download BC Core skills (MS Word)

Note: You should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the Role Profile & Guidance Notes. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss.
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British High Commission (BHC) Health & Safety/Compliance Officer Recruitment

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: Health & Safety/Compliance Officer (17/17 LOS)

Location: Lagos
Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 6 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Description
Main Purpose of Job:
  • Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Services and the candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing health and safety procedures
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
  • Ensure Post meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including recommended mandatory training and reporting.
  • Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
  • Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
  • Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
  • Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
  • Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout Post.
  • Act as Secretary for Post Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
  • Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work and communicate relevant changes to stakeholders.
  • Provide regular reports to  Post Health and Safety Committee on relevant health and safety activities.
  • Liaise with suppliers for procurement of health and safety resources
  • Any other duties which may be required by management from time to time.
  • Assist wider Corporate Services team with Audit follow up  on health and safety matters.  Provide compliance support across the core streams in Corporate Services. Working with Head of Corporate Services to ensure ideal scores on compliance indicators.
Essential Qualifications and experience  
  • The successful candidate should have a proven background of successfully generating, monitoring and achieving health & safety objectives.
  • Health and Safety qualification
  • 3 years relevant experience.
  • Experience in a building service /construction / Facilities Management environment
  • Work without close supervision, but a good team player
  • Experience or knowledge of environmental management systems
  • Experience of administrative work
  • He/she should be an excellent communicator with great influencing skills able to build exceptional working relationships across all levels, confident in challenging unacceptable Health & Safety behaviour.
Desirable qualifications and experience:
  • Safety, Health and Environmental Business administration certificate
Required competencies:
  • Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All, Delivering at Pace
Remuneration
Starting Monthly Salary: N 381,775.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2017.

Start Date
1st October, 2017.

How to Apply
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 Deputy High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos 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 the fees for the permit; Make arrangements to relocate; Meet the costs to relocation
  • 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-frameworkPlease note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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