British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria Recruitment for Digital Access Programme Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Main Purpose of the Job
The Digital Access Programme as a whole is led in Nigeria by the Digital Access Programme Adviser.
As the programme increases the pace of its implementation, we are recruiting a Programme Officer to support programme coordination and delivery.
The role will entail the following functions
In support of and under the oversight of the Digital Access Programme Adviser for Nigeria, assist with the implementation of the programme ensuring interventions are well placed to contribute significantly to the programme’s overall objectives in terms of primary purpose (poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth) and secondary benefits (opportunities for partnerships with international and UK business).
This will include contributing to the design, delivery and monitoring of programme activities through helping coordinate with the global programme contractors and/or directly with the local implementing partners.
Regular communication with implementing partners will form a core part of this role to support programme delivery.
Compile and maintain thorough project records and support the accounting, reporting and local procurement processes, under the oversight of the Programme Adviser.
Working within the Nigeria Prosperity Team, reporting to the Programme Adviser in Lagos and liaising with the London-based Digital Access cross-government central team and Programme Management Committee, the job holder will also contribute to effective coordination between the work of the Digital Access Programme and the wider Prosperity Fund in Nigeria and internationally to maximise synergies and impact.
The Job Holder will be recruited initially until August 2021, with the intention (subject to programme planning and ongoing funding, and mutual agreement) to then extend until March 2023.
Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
The Digital Access Programme Officer (Nigeria) will be responsible for supporting the setup and implementation of the programme in Nigeria – working with the team at post and with the cross-departmental programme team and Programme Management Committee in the UK.
The role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to advancing the UK-Nigeria relationship on digital inclusion and cybersecurity for development and prosperity at a time when these issues are of increasing importance on the international agenda.
The indicative time allocation is shown below.
Programme administration and coordination (75%)
Support the delivery of Digital Access Programme implementation activities in Nigeria as delivered in-house as well as by lead contractors and other implementing partners, in coordination with the Digital Access Programme Adviser in Nigeria and with the cross-departmental Programme Management Committee in London.
Assist the Programme Adviser in ensuring coherence with the bilateral and global Prosperity Fund portfolio in Nigeria.
This will require an ability to apply project coordination, monitoring, risk management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
The jobholder will maintain programme administration requirements and facilitate communication with the programme’s global contractors and local implementing partners to ensure delivery is monitored in coordination with the Digital Access team in-country and with the central Programme Management Committee.
This will include pre-empting risks and ensuring that project activities deliver the expected outcomes.
The jobholder will support the Programme Adviser with regard to the internal and external communication on the programme in Nigeria, helping to ensure the Programme’s visibility is properly managed and that the UK government’s contribution is duly acknowledged.
Prosperity delivery (15%)
Support the prosperity outcomes of the programme by helping the Programme Lead and wider team in identifying opportunities to expand the digital/cyber/tech market and help international (including UK) companies trade with and/or invest into it, including through close collaboration with the Department for International Trade (country-level team).
Support in day-to-day coordination with the UK Tech Hub in Nigeria (a pillar of the Digital Access Programme) to facilitate its alignment with the other parts of the Programme and of the UK Government in Nigeria.
Corporate (10%)
As all other staff at post, the job holder is expected to participate in key High Commission / Nigeria network activities.
These may include being active on committees and in other corporate roles, as well as play a role in crisis management activities on an ad hoc basis.
The jobholder will need project support and coordination experience and the skills to work in a team and facilitate a results-oriented working culture.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills are essential, as is experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
It is desirable that the post holder has good knowledge of the local context and development sector, including experience of working with the Government of Nigeria, civil society, business and other stakeholders, preferably in relevant digital access and/or cyber security and tech sectors.
The Digital Access Programme Officer must ensure Gender Equality Act compliance and support Prosperity Fund ambitions on women’s economic opportunities, inclusive growth and poverty reduction through supporting the Digital Access team.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure)
No direct line management is envisaged initially, although this may change depending on future requirements of the programme.
Team work and coordination experience, particularly across different geographies, is preferred - given the jobholder will need to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including in Nigeria and in the UK.
There will be some possibilities for travel in the region and to the UK, as needed based on the Programme’s objectives and priorities.
Relevant job-related training will be provided as required.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Undergraduate qualification in one of the following fields: ICT policy and regulation, public policy, social studies and/or development studies, business studies or related field
Experience of supporting the day-to-day administration and delivery of large and/or complex projects and programmes, with a good eye for detail.
Developing and applying tools to support effective project management as well as supporting delivery control of implementing partners.
Experience of developing and executing programme/project implementation plans.
Experience of applying project coordination, monitoring, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Supporting the commissioning of work packages or procuring delivery through external implementing partners and contract management.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
Professional experience in at least one of the following areas will be desirable: Digital access (innovative models for inclusive connectivity, digital skills and content development), telecommunications, digital/ICT, cyber security, community engagement.
Knowledge and understanding of the digital for development agenda.
Experience of working in an international development context, including managing/working with development programmes, including in Nigeria.
Experience of working in or with government in Nigeria.
Experience of working in the private sector or organised civil society in relevant fields (e.g. use of digital and cybersecurity for development)
Experience at policy, regulatory as well as field level will be considered relevant.
Experience of remote working as part of a larger team.
Required Competencies
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Delivering at Pace
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed)
The job holder will have access to learning and development opportunities through Prosperity Fund Learning offered by the Joint Funds Unit, as well as in the role, including in advancing her/his capabilities in project administration and management.
Application Closing Date
20th July, 2020
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria Recruitment for Digital Access Programme Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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