View Vacancy - UK Oman Digital Hub Intern
The British Embassy in Muscat is looking to appoint a Digital Hub Intern to start as soon as possible.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To support the UK Oman Digital Hub in building digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and cyber security capabilities across Oman.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Intern will work directly to support British Embassy Muscat's new initiative, the UK Oman Digital Hub, designed to raise digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and cyber security across Oman.
The intern will have three key roles:
- Supporting and, where possible, leading the delivery of several key projects including organising the Artificial Intelligence Deep-Dive, the National Capture the Flag event, Tech Incubator Support, Strategic Cyber Exercise in Universities, Cyber Schools Twinning, National Internships programme and the development of enhanced links between UK and Omani Universities
- Representing the Digital Hub externally; attending events in the Omani tech space and identifying new projects that the Hub can support and deliver in Financial Year 2020/2021
- Producing social media content from the above and other unique projects, including the Omani-UK Student of the Week.
Key Competencies:
The candidate will need to demonstrate the following competencies during the interview:
- Managing a Quality Service: This area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
- Collaborating and Partnering: People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
- Delivering at Pace: Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
- Leading and Communicating: Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.
- Professional fluency in English and Arabic both written and spoken
- Competent IT skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Word.
- Experience in the Omani Digital and Tech Sector
- Social Media Skills
- Evidence of project delivery and management
Working Conditions and Remuneration:
The Embassy offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for the role, including salary of 150 Omani Riyals per month, and use of on-site recreational facilities (including a swimming pool and social club).
Normal working hours are 07:30 – 14:30 Sunday to Thursday. This position is open to flexible hours as agreed with line management. In addition, may require some attendance at evening functions. This is an Internship role for 3 months.
The Intern will have the opportunity to learn about key elements of UK Government, including the Foreign Office and National Cyber Security Centre. The intern will also have the opportunities to develop knowledge on cyber-security, education, skills and digital technology.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Oman.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents in English when applying online.
- A covering letter.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
** (Your application must include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter or motivation section in the application form. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).
The closing date for applications is 01 December 2019 by 23:55 (Local Time).
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted.
The successful applicant's employment will only be confirmed after the completion of any security clearance/checks. The checks can take several weeks to complete and the applicant will only be employed if the UK security clearance is granted.
The British Embassy Muscat is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staffs recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Muscat Employment Law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.