View Vacancy - DXB - Translator and Liaison Assistant A2(L)

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The British Embassy Dubai has a vacancy for a Translator and Liaison Assistant.

The jobholder will support the work of liaison with law enforcement through the translation of documents and correspondence into and from Arabic. The role also includes some engagement with Arabic speakers, as well as an element of general office administration work..

 

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide accurate and timely translation of all incoming and outgoing Arabic and English documents and correspondence.
  • Engage with Arabic speakers to arrange appointments. Attend meetings and presentations to interpret in Arabic and English if required.
  • Undertake general administrative duties, including organising and taking minutes of meetings, logistical support for external meetings, and maintaining administrative processes and records in line with audit and data protection requirements.
  • Demonstrate flexibility to respond to team requirements as they arise.
  • Work with others, including Embassy staff in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, on wider Embassy activities.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.

 

Key competencies required:

  • Managing a Quality Service - Valuing and modelling professional excellence and expertise to deliver objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. Effectively planning, organising, and managing time and activities to deliver a high quality, secure, reliable and efficient service, applying programme and project and risk management approaches to support service delivery.
  • Collaborating and Partnering - Being a team player who creates and maintains positive, professional, and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation to help get business done. Working collaboratively, sharing information appropriately and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.
  • Delivering at Pace - Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
  • Leading and Communicating - Leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction, integrity and enthusiasm. Managing and engaging with people in a straightforward, truthful and candid way, and upholding the reputation of the organisation.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both verbal and written. High-quality communications and drafting skills. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
  • Able to type effectively and accurately in Arabic and English.
  • Strong personal integrity and knowledge of secure data handling, retention, and storage procedures.
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Results driven with attention to detail, deadlines, and outputs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships, and work closely with senior staff and their contacts.
  • Able to work alone and within a close knit team environment.
  • Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams). 
  • Previous experience working as an Arabic-English translator.
  • Holds translation certification (diploma, BA, etc.).
  • Previous experience of legal, diplomatic or criminal justice work in the UK, UAE, or Gulf region.
  • Research skills.
  • Knowledge and experience of living and working in the UAE.
  • Holds a clean and valid UAE driving licence.
  • Experience of working in an office environment.
25 October 2020
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
38
Middle East & North Africa
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
British Embassy
1
AED
11,108
3 January 2021

Eligibility:

The successful applicant will be required to obtain the necessary security clearance. Higher clearances can be granted only to certain nationalities. For this reason, candidates must be of British, American, Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand nationality in order to gain the level of clearance required for this role. 

 

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of leave per annum; on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).

Salary is at AED 11,108 per month.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Standard working hours are from 07:30 to 15:06, including a lunch break of 36 minutes, from Sunday to Thursday.

The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working outside of normal office hours (evenings/ weekends).

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role. Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required competencies in the Competence-Based Questions section of the online application form.

Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 25 October 2020. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.


Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted. Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.


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

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This opportunity is closed to applications.