Regional Resources Assistants (NSRP) British Council Nigeria Jobs
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BRITISH COUNCIL IS RECRUITING TO FILL THE POSITION BELOW:
Regional Resources Assistants (NSRP)
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kano, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, Jos and Kaduna
Duration: 2 years
PURPOSE OF JOB
To manage the resources function of the Nigeria Stability
and Reconciliation Programme regional offices in line with the programme
strategy, implementation plan and financial plan and to client and corporate
standards.
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
Nigeria is the British Council’s largest operation in SSA
with offices in four cities: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Kano. NSRP is a
DFID-funded programme managed by the British Council (who lead a consortium
including International Alert and Social Development Direct) that aims to
enhance collective efforts to identify and respond effectively to potential
sources of violent conflict in Nigeria and reduce the negative impacts of
conflict on the most vulnerable among the Nigerian population.
The programme operates from five regional offices in Nigeria
with a programme management unit situated in Abuja. The Resources Assistants
will be based in regional offices (Kano, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt, Jos and
Kaduna and may be required to travel to other regional offices and the Abuja
office periodically. The posts will form part of the programme support team.
The post holders must have the ability to work in difficult
environments, often with limited infrastructure or supportfacilities. The
programme will link closely with other BC-managed work in Nigeria, notably the
Justice For All (J4A) programme. The post holders will work closely with the
Security Coordinator, Regional Managers, Facilities & Procurement Manager,
Facilities & Procurement Officer, Logistician, Resources Assistant Abuja,
Programme Officers, Programme Assistants and the finance team and will report
to the Regional Managers.
MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE:
Ensure that regional IT equipment are properly maintained
and serviced when due
Ensure that regional GTI laptops are functioning well and
that regional staff have appropriate access
Escalate on timely basis any IT issues to be resolved
Other important features or requirements of the job:
Periodic travel to high-risk areas is likely to be necessary
following close liaison with British High Commission /BC/DFID. Regular unsocial
and over-hours will be required to meet operational requirements of the post
and programme. Carry out other duties not specifically stated in the Resources
Assistant’s role profile as may be required by the Regional Managersand the
Facilities & Procurement Manager
Language skills appropriate to the region would be a
distinct advantage
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Behaviours
Essential
Creating Shared Purpose (Essential). Communicating an
engaging picture of how we can work together.
Connecting with Others (More demanding). Actively
appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others.
Working Together (More demanding). Ensuring that others
benefit as well as me.
Being Accountable (Essential). Delivery my best work in
order to meet my commitments
Making it Happen (Essential). Delivering clear results for
the British Council.
Shaping the Future (Essential). Looking for ways in which we
can do things better.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Logistics and procurement
IT skills
Experience
Not less than one year experience in logistics and
procurement.
Similar sector experience
Qualifications
First degree or equivalent
TO APPLY
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of UK society at every level
within the organization. We welcome applications from all sections of the
community. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any
appointment is contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and in other countries
where appropriate systems exist, these include criminal records checks.
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