British High Commission in Nigeria is hiring an Intern (administrative support) in Lagos, Nigeria.

Main purpose of job:

Provide administrative support for the West Africa Trade Service Manager and the corresponding wider trade service team; business development, research and analysis; strategic and logistical support for the team.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Research: help in the formulation of market studies for British companies and the online management of customers.
• Maintenance of the team’s project database, and assistance in the identification of new contractual opportunities for British businesses.
• Event coordination: support in the organisation of official events and visits, including the preparation of agendas and invitations, arrangement of meetings, coordination of guests at events, and all related logistic activities.
• Relations with stakeholders: develop and maintain contact with local (private and public) stakeholders, keeping record of all activities in the team’s databases.
• Any other related task that might be required as part of the Trade Service activities.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria, if required
• Great team player, able to build collaborative working relationships across teams
• Good client engagement skills
• Strong IT skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent English (written and spoken)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Able to adapt to a quick changing and evolving business environment; deliver in the face of uncertainty; and work proactively and autonomously
• Ability to work with people at all levels of seniority in an international environment and within a fast paced, results orientated organisation

Required competencies

Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Method of Application

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