View Vacancy - Assistant to Embassy Attache

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The British Embassy in Tunis is looking to recruit a Assistant to Embassy Attache (1 year renewable contract). Working at the British Embassy offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while collaborating with a talented group of individuals. A Full Time Vacancy as described below has arisen in the British Embassy for an Assistant to the Embassy Attaché Officer.  

Any members of the Mission, including spouses and partners, who wish to be considered for this post, should apply online. Existing members of the locally engaged staff should inform their Head of Section if they respond to this notice. 

Main role:

Assist the law enforcement attaché to gather, develop and share information in support of UK and host agency priorities and manage the administrative functions of the attaché’s office. 

Roles and responsibilities include: 

  • Process requests from both Tunisian and UK law enforcement agencies;
  • Answer telephone enquiries from both UK and Tunisian partners;
  • Organise various events;
  • Assist with a number of support duties such as general administration;
  • Conduct open source research and analysis as needed;
  • Analyse data and present results / findings;
  • Perform any other administrative tasks as required;
  • Carry out general financial administration including the payment of invoices;
  • Attend meetings as and when required in support of attaché to include translation.
  • Translating written material when needed;
  • Assist is maintaining host nation relationships.

Key competences required for the job:   

  • Changing and Improving; - People who are effective in this area are responsive, innovative and seek out opportunities to create effective change.             
  • 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.
  • Managing a Quality Service; - Effectiveness in 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.                
  • Demonstrating Resilience - This is about helping our people to build resilience in international roles, supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts. 

  • Excellent spoken and written English is essential;
  • Excellent spoken and written Arabic & French is essential;
  • Excellent organisation skills with a keen eye for detail;
  • Good IT skills, in particular the ability to order and analyse data utilising the Microsoft Office Suite;
  • A high level of flexibility, discretion and integrity.  
  • Successful security clearance both from UK and Tunisia (following successful application).
  • Previous law enforcement experience would be highly desirable.
17 April 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time
40
Middle East & North Africa
Tunisia
Tunis
British Embassy
1
TND
1906
17 May 2017

Working Hours and Remuneration:

Conditioned working hours are 40 hours gross per week. Standard working hours are from 08:00 am to 16:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. 08:00 – 13:00 on Fridays.  

The British Embassy in Tunisia offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role. Initial salary will be TND 1906 per month while on probation. Salary after probation is TND 2360. 

The successful candidate will be subject to a 90 day probationary period.  The appointment is also subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances.

Eligibility:

Candidate must be eligible to work and reside in Tunisia immediately.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.  

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae

2. Please provide examples of performance in each competency on the motivation section of the online application form or cover letter.

(Your application must include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks and security clearance. 

The closing date for applications is 17th April 2017. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.  

Interviews will be held at the British Embassy Office and we will only contact those who will be selected for interview. 

The British Embassy in Tunis is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.