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Application deadline: 14 November 2018

Location: Abuja

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide administrative and logistical support to the General Service and Protocol Unit of the British High Commission Abuja tasked with delivering an effective protocol service to the Mission and its officers in Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Inductions for UK based staff at post (new arrivals)
• Plan, coordinate and execute all aspects of protocol support for the British High Commission
• Act as liaison between the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service, various Embassies/High Commissions and the British High Commission.
• Develop and maintain useful contacts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Immigration Service for follow up on all requests from the Mission.
• Provide administrative and research support for Management which includes, but not limited to, maintaining records and filing important reference documents
• Forecast, manage and monitor the General Service office budget.
• Facilitate clearance of Unaccompanied Airfreight shipments for officers
• Process and obtain Diplomatic residence visas for all UK Based members of staff along with Diplomatic identity cards
• Preparation, issuance and submission of Diplomatic Notes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Arranging local third party insurance cover for official and private vehicles.
• Diplomatic registration of official and private motor vehicles and obtaining Diplomatic number plates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Day to day interaction with other Diplomatic Missions arranging third country visas for British Diplomats and Locally engaged Staff travelling on official business.
• Processing of import and export permits for pets.
• Liaise with British Deputy High Commission Lagos colleagues on various protocol related matters and providing feedback.

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