The British Council in Nigeria has been contracted by the UK’s Department for International Development to manage the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP). The British Council works in partnership with International Alert and with Social Development Direct. The implementation phase of this five year programme will start in August 2012.

The British Council is now looking for suitably qualified individuals to complement the existing team and to fill the following posts:

In Maiduguri, Kano, Port Harcourt and Jos (or Kaduna) for the following:

  • Driver/ Office Assistant

Context:
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 will operate from four regional offices of the British Council’s offices in Nigeria, with a programme management unit situated (initially) in Abuja and with substantial activity managed through Kano, Port Harcourt, Maiduguri and Jos (or Kaduna). The recruited driver will be based in one of the regional offices and will be required to travel both within the state in which he/she is posted and other project states. The post will form part of the programme support team.

The post holder must have the ability to work in difficult environments, often with limited infrastructure or support facilities. The programme will link closely with other BC-managed work in Nigeria. The post holder will work closely with the resources and programme officers and will report to the Programmes Officer in the regional office

Job aim:
To support the provision of the NSRP services in relation to a clean, safe and efficient working environment and secure transportation of personnel and resources for NSRP in the project state(s) and,  periodically, out of the state(s)

Responsibilities:

  • Provide ad hoc administrative support as required and assist with the organisation of regional meetings and events including the management of designated suppliers and other partners.
  • Undertake general facilities management duties including basic office cleaning and maintenance of small equipment.
  • Under the guidance of the Procurement Officer /Resources officer, ensure that all office registers and related paperwork (assets, disclosures and vendor details etc) are maintained and regularly updated.
  • Undertake logistical support to designated workshops, meetings and events according to stated requirements.
  • Ensure vehicles are serviced in line with the service schedule and that periodic routine vehicle checks are made and that defects and damage are reported promptly. Vehicles are clean and refuelled regularly.
  • Carry out driving and transportation duties in relation to travel bookings, activity and event management and maintain vehicle log books, drivers’ licences log, journey and fuel records.
  • Provide ad hoc advice and information to visitors regarding the local area and transport facilities
  • Clearly communicate transport arrangements and any changes to transport users and the responsible operational manager.

How to apply?
 Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.

Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications will not be considered. Completed applications and a covering letter should be sent via email to by no later than 23 July 2012.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest. The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of 3 references.

To assist with the administration of the large number of applications we receive please ensure that the position and location of the post you are applying for is given as the subject head of your e-mail.

Please note all posts will be filled for two years in the first instance subject to the standard probationary period.

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