Project Support Officer – Border Force

Ref No: 19/17 LOS Grade: A2 (L) Type of Position: Fixed Term Duration of Post: 6 months Main Purpose of Job

The main function of this post is to provide administrative and intelligence support to the Border Force, based in the British High Commission in Lagos. 
The role will be specifically to maintain and update the administrative records, manage budget spreadsheets and other ancillary duties in support of the border Force project team.
All applicants will be required to hold a UK passport and citizenship and have an accountable work and/or personal record for the past 5 years.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team.
Appointments within the Border Force require a high level of integrity and discretion.
All candidates should be aware that this appointment is subject to security checks (past 5 years) and clearance prior to appointment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Maintaining records of Project Hunter/Chaucer staff
Maintenance and accounting of monthly/annual budgets
Managing of drivers and maintenance of official vehicles, insurance and monthly payments to Hunter/Chaucer local support staff
Addressing of accommodation issues
Arranging payments of invoices, utility and other bills
Assisting with monthly reports and training programmes, including their evaluation
Making travel arrangements for UK and other African countries, including visa applications.
Preparing official letters, recording meetings
Arranging calls
Basic criminal investigations, research and analysis
Completing UK intelligence reports
Office and asset management
Liaison with law enforcement and public bodies – both at senior management and practitioner level

Qualifications and Experience Essential:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to quickly and accurately input data to a bespoke database
Good attention to detail.

Desirable:

Familiar with Firecrest, Echo, FCO and Border Force systems.

Required Competencies:

Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Starting Monthly Salary

N381,775.

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be able to obtain Official Sensitive Security Clearance. 
A job offer will only be confirmed once this clearance has been granted by Foreign and Commonwealth Security Directorate.

Additional information

Apply via :

fco.tal.net