Grade: B3 (L) Type of Position: Fixed Term Duration of Post: 12 months Type of Post: British High Commission Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory: Political Main Purpose of Job
Based in the British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria, the Assistant Programme Manager sits within the Criminal Justice Team, working to establish a functioning Nigerian Criminal Justice system in relation to complex cases.
Roles and Responsibilities What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
The job holder will need to have good stakeholder engagement skills in order to build strong networks with decision makers and then use those networks to deliver results
The job holder will work closely with other members of the Criminal Justice Team, as well as other colleagues in the British High Commission.
The job holder needs to be systematic and organised in their work, be resilient and focused in the face of a challenging working environment, be able to multi-task and work towards the programmes focused objectives under UK FCO Policy.
Key Responsibilities
Contributing to individual elements and activities within the programme. Helping devise implementation plans.
Overseeing some of the programme activities and taking them forward.
Assisting in creating budget plans for the programme and effectively monitor budgets ensuring value for money
Follow the appropriate Procurement procedures in line with UK FCO’s Policy
Ensuring that project delivery is in line with Terms of Reference provided to contractors and that deliverables are achieved within time and budget
Assist in providing terms of reference for contractors against which to measure delivery. Ensuring the quality and timeliness of contractors’ work against budget.
Liaising with stakeholders and contractors, maintaining good working relationship for quality service delivery of the programme
Ensuring payments are made to suppliers and registered accordingly
Overseeing and organising the logistical and administration requirements for the programme
Reporting to the Criminal Justice Team Programme Manager.
Requirements Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Programme management experience
Financial compliance and reporting
Contracting/Procurement
Stakeholder/beneficiary engagement
Managing local partners and delivery agents
Experience in working for the UK government or similar enviroment
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Previous experience on implementing programmes in Nigeria
Required competencies
Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace Starting monthly Salary N493,162 Application Deadline 20th May, 2016 Start Date1st July, 2016
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