View Vacancy - Business Manager - DFID
The British Embassy in Baghdad is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Business Manager - DFID, Grade – A2 (L).
Purpose of the job:
Administrative and corporate support to the Department for International Development’s (DFID) Iraq Team across a range of policy and programme priorities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Administrative support to the DFID Iraq team in Baghdad, including with office administration, supporting the Head of Team and liaising with internal and external service providers, arranging logistics, finance management, meetings and visits, and translation.
- Programme management – providing support to DFID Iraq’s governance adviser with the management of DFID-funded stabilisation programming, including with quarterly performance reviews, finance, and reporting.
- Stakeholder engagement – supporting DFID Iraq’s outreach to government ministries (at all levels) and international partners, including maintaining a register of other contact details, supporting DFID’s government and international influencing strategy, collating information on programming, managing events, and other logistics.
- Policy input – supporting work to build the evidence base behind DFID Iraq’s development interventions
Key Competencies and Required Skills:
- 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.
- Leading and Communicating - Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
- 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.
- Making Effective Decisions - Effectiveness in being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.
Essential:
- Fluency in English and Arabic (both spoken and written).
- Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar field (ex. Business management).
- University degree
- Strong organisation skills
- Experience working in fast-paced team environment
- Good working knowledge of MS suite of applications
Desirable:
- Financial management experience
- Experience of working with an NGO, and international organisation, or in the development / humanitarian sectors
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The starting salary for the role is $1,571 payable 13 times per year. In addition a monthly allowance of US$300 for security is payable. The allowance is subject to review and may be altered or withdrawn at any time. The British Embassy also runs a performance related pay scheme and supports training and development for all staff.
This position is offered on British Embassy Baghdad’s Terms and conditions.
Normal working hours are Sunday - Wednesday 0800 – 1600 and Thursday 0800-1400. Due to the nature of the work, some flexibility on working hours will be required; time off in lieu will be arranged. The annual leave entitlement is 20 days plus up to 14 days public holidays [UK/Iraq]. Other benefits include the Embassy medical scheme (which also covers close dependents) and access to onsite facilities including a canteen.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90 day probationary period.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
- Receive the appropriate level of security clearance;
- Have (or be willing to obtain) the right to live and work in Iraq. Candidate's residence permit and work permit, and the expense to obtain them, will be their own responsibility.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents along with the completed online application form:
1. An updated Curriculum Vita (CV)
2. A covering letter
** (Your application must include the above attachments and must include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Baghdad Time) on 1 January 2019.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for interview/ assessment will be contacted.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed 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 and reference checks.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Iraqi employment law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
