NCA Operational Support Officer EO (15/24 LOS)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Job Subcategory NCA (National Crime Agency) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Nigeria is the most important country for the UK in Africa, a priority country in terms of the Global Middle Ground and home to one of FCDO’s biggest development portfolios . Nigeria is an UK Government Tier 1 country but is grappling with serious challenges which cut across many UK priorities, including climate change, conflict, security and stability, prosperity, and demographics. It will be central to our thinking on Africa for the next 50 years. Nigeria is home to the second largest number of poor people in the world and has the largest economy and population in Africa.

The 500+ staffed UK in Nigeria Mission has an integrated delivery structure of five thematic “blocks” charged with achieving the key outcomes of the Country Plan and NSC Nigeria Strategy. Delivery is supported by five enabling teams. The blocks include several other government department staff from across the Mission, including Department for Business and Trade, Ministry of Defence and the Home Office. The British High Commission has a Deputy High Commission in Lagos as well as a sub-national structure with staff present in six other state-based locations.

The National Crime Agency leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime, protecting the public by targeting and pursuing those criminals who pose the greatest risk to the UK.

The post holder work as an integral part of the NCA Team in Nigeria by supporting National Crime Agency investigations and intelligence developments.

Roles and responsibilities:

Develop operational intelligence through the collection, interpretation and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources. Conduct research across a number of platforms, including Open Source and NCA held data in order to analysis intelligence and create intelligence products. Line manage NCA Administration Assistant. Provide oversight of and assist in reconciling and balancing post and individual project budgets. Assist in the planning of capability uplift of law enforcement partners. Maintain various databases and records regarding training, assets, and intelligence. Liaise with external partners to manage, reconcile, and audit budgets. Plan and book travel arrangements for NCA, and external partners. Provide ad-hoc support to the NCA International Liaison Officers.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Line management – 1 X AO

Essential qualifications, skills and experience SC or able to obtain SC Vetting Computer literate with Microsoft desktop functions (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer) at a level where you can: create, use and interrogate complex templates, tables, data-sets on FCDO and NCA IT platforms Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills A high level of written and spoken English Strong organisational and time management skills An ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Previous law enforcement, immigration, military or intelligence analysis experience would be advantageous. Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service Application deadline 20 May 2024 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Fixed Term Working hours per week 35 hours Duration of Post 12 months Region Africa Country/Territory Nigeria Location (City) Lagos Type of Post British Deputy High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary USD 2,255.86 Start Date 3 June 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

Staff across the Nigeria network are expected to make appropriate time for all L&D activities guided by 70/20/10 where 70% of learning is on the job, 20% is structured learning i.e. with a coach, and 10% is through formal courses. By planning your development in this way, you will be playing your part to build the learning culture of the FCDO and are embodying our key organisational values of: Taking Responsibility, Working Together and Encouraging Innovation.

Investing in the L&D of our people is critical to FCDO delivering on its priorities and goals, embedding new ways of working, and contributing to wider Government Reform. L&D helps strengthen team and employee capability, performance, and behaviours. It supports our employee’s engagement, motivation, and their career development. It underpins our ability to learn, innovate and continuously improve.

L&D covers a range of activities, most done in the flow of work - including taking on new tasks, feedback, peer learning and reflection, coaching, networking, shadowing, mentoring, e-learning, research, videos, conferences, and more formal courses. It requires commitment, time, and for some interventions, money.

Working patterns:

The role requires the job holder to work flexibly, sometimes starting early or working late

The role necessitates travel for liaison, training, site visits and meetings. Most of this can be done in a day but some overnight stays will be required. There may be some international travel required, within the region or to the UK for liaison, meetings or training.

The role will involve access to and handling of classified or sensitive information therefore, applicant must be able to achieve Security Check (SC) level of security clearance.

Five Eyes nationals (UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and USA) and some European nationals with recent (2 years within the last 5 years) footprint in a Five Eyes/European country will only be considered.