CBSA Operational Liaison Assistant (OLA) at Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria

The Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria invites applications from qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Operational Liaison Assistant (OLA)

Job Ref: 4438
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Vacancy type: Indeterminate
Term Details: This is a Locally Engaged Staff position (LES), subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Nigeria.
Level: Assistant
Classification: LE-06 / LE-A3

Summary of Position

• Under the supervision of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Liaison Officer (LO) the Operational Liaison Assistant (OLA) will perform a range of operational, strategic, administrative and clerical activities to assist the CBSA program.
• The CBSA OLA will be responsible for supporting the CBSA in providing integrated border services that support Canada’s national security and public safety priorities while facilitating the free flow of persons and goods in the LO’s area of responsibility (AoR).

OLA responsibilities include:

• Reporting on cross-border criminal activities and trends involving people and goods;
• Liaising with local immigration, customs, law enforcement, and airline partners on CBSA mandate issues;
• Assisting the LO in expanding border management cooperation with officials in the area of responsibility (Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Equatorial Guinea);
• Representing the LO and the CBSA in networking with representatives of host countries and other organizations;
• Coordinating travel and meeting planning;
• Receiving and responding to telephone calls and emails;
• Preparing correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations;
• Monitoring budget expenditures; and completing all required clerical activities.

Essential Qualifications

• Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Language:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years recent* experience working in a field related to border security or law enforcement, including but not limited to fraudulent document detection, the administration of customs legislation or the administration of immigration legislation.
• Minimum of one (1) years recent* experience working in an office environment in an administrative support or program assistant capacity.
• Experience liaising with Nigerian government agencies, international organizations, foreign missions, or otherwise.
• *Recent experience is defined as within the last 5 years.

Rated Requirements:

• The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests and/or presentations.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the mandate of the CBSA
• Knowledge of general office procedure and practices
• Knowledge of effective use of standard office software (Microsoft Office)

Abilities / Competencies:

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Ability to write effective business correspondence (in English)
• Ability to work under pressure / be organised and prioritise
• Attention to Detail
• Client Service
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Judgment
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Values & Ethics

Asset Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.
• Ability to speak and write in French
• Experience working in an airport or in a law enforcement agency
• Holding a university degree in a discipline related to law enforcement
• Experience working with budgets
• Experience planning and hosting meetings and networking events
• Knowledge related to international migration issues and/or transnational crime
• Experience developing a network of professional contacts

Organizational Needs
Operational Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work overtime when required
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Nigerian citizen or legally able to work at the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria. (Please note The High Commission does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly).
• Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the specific city or region so that if selected, it will appear on the offer letter.
• Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security clearance) from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period. This includes a criminal and credit background check.

Area of Selection

• Open to internal and external applicants who are legal residents or citizens of Nigeria, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date. Please note that the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
• The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community.
• Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture.
• Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

Salary
NGN 8,284,970 Nigerian Naira annually plus benefits

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2021 at 23:59 UTC+1 / GMT+1