Driver / Office Assistant at The British Council in Nigeria

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 has recently commenced.
The British Council is now looking for a suitably qualified individual to complement the existing team and to fill the following post in Kano:

• Driver / Office Assistant

The duties of the posts are given below;
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 and, periodically, out of the state.
Qualifications and Experience
The skills and qualifications needed for the position advertised are given in the role profile so please read through them carefully to ensure that your experience and qualifications match those required by the position.
Preference will be given to those with an in depth knowledge of the region for which the application is being made.

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 toNSRP@ng.britishcouncil.org by no later than 5pm on Friday 26 October 2012. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 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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