{"id":43726,"date":"2017-10-19T12:04:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T11:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=43726"},"modified":"2017-10-19T12:12:44","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T11:12:44","slug":"bbc-world-service-graduate-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/bbc-world-service-graduate-recruitment.html","title":{"rendered":"BBC World Service Graduate Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching a new Sports weekly TV programme and innovative digital sport content alongside existing African Sport output.<\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Finance &amp; Administration Assistant<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Job Reference:<\/strong> BBC\/TP\/788768\/22614<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Lagos<br \/>\nDepartment: International Bureaux<br \/>\nReports to: Hub Bureau Manager, Lagos<br \/>\nGrade: Local terms &amp; conditions<br \/>\nConditions: Nigerian terms and conditions<br \/>\n<strong>Context\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe International Bureaux Management team supports all News Group bureaux. The Finance &amp; Administrative Assistant reports to the Hub Bureau Manager, Lagos.<br \/>\n<strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will report in first instance to the Hub Bureau Manager in assisting him in the day-to-day running of the Lagos Bureau\u2019s finances and administration. As part of a small team you will support all parts of BBC News group in Lagos as required.<\/li>\n<li>In doing so, the post holder will have to work with the International Bureaux [\u201cIB\u201d] and International Bureaux Finance [\u201cIBF\u201d] teams, as well as local suppliers where necessary. You will support financial control, the administration of strategic initiatives, and best practice in the BBC Lagos Bureau and will work closely with editorial management in providing proactive financial support for planning and deployment decisions, as well as providing purchasing assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Within the context above, the Finance &amp; Administrative Assistant will be assist with the timely and effective day-to-day co-operation between the Lagos Bureau and the relevant authorities in Nigeria, ensuring best practice in the BBC\u2019s compliance with local regulations governing such areas as financial, tax, media and employment law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Main Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First point of contact for all guests arriving for interviews.<\/li>\n<li>Organising transport for guests.<\/li>\n<li>Responsibility for hotel reservations and arrangements for visiting BBC staff etc.<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing and certifying expenses to ensure compliance with BBC expenses policy and guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Updating and maintaining of various financial spreadsheets, using Excel, and ensuring compliance with BBC policy and procedures relating to purchasing and accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Assisting in the administration of petty cash as required.<\/li>\n<li>Escalating issues to the Hub Bureau Manager as appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring the Lagos Bureau complies with all relevant BBC safety procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Directing guests to the TV and Radio studio for live transmissions.<\/li>\n<li>Directing calls for staff and dealing with requests from the public for information about the BBC.<\/li>\n<li>General bureau administration of arranging permits, visas etc.<\/li>\n<li>Keep security watch on the office.<\/li>\n<li>Responsibility for all mail operations, fax communications etc.<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing invoices and coding appropriately for payment.<\/li>\n<li>Ordering of couriers, shipments etc. Managing office stationary supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Person Specification\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nKnowledge And Experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to prioritise, to use initiative and to work effectively under pressure without close supervision.<\/li>\n<li>Experience of producing timely and accurate information and reports.<\/li>\n<li>Able to work with attention to detail and accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Experience of and ability to work flexibly and pragmatically in an operational environment.<\/li>\n<li>A lively interest in the broadcast news, online news and wider media environment and appreciation of the particular demands it may place on financial and administrative work.<\/li>\n<li>Good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures of the BBC.<\/li>\n<li>Able to communicate effectively with a range of people and at all levels of the BBC.<\/li>\n<li>Good planning and organising skills and the ability to prioritise effectively<\/li>\n<li>Practical knowledge and skills in using a range of packages, including Word, Excel and accounting packages.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to meet deadlines, often under pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Competencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Planning and organisation \u2013 able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.<\/li>\n<li>Managing relationships and team working \u2013 able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.<\/li>\n<li>Resilience \u2013 manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility: Adapts to changing circumstances and displays a positive attitude to the process of change.<\/li>\n<li>Communication \u2013 able to get one\u2019s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.<\/li>\n<li>Influencing and persuading \u2013 able to present sound and well reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Salary<\/strong><br \/>\nWithin grade, Local Terms and Conditions apply.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/wscareerssearch.bbc.co.uk\/jobs\/job\/Administration-Assistant\/22614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>25th October, 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. 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