View Vacancy - TWG Technical Assistant

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates

The Corporate Services Team in British Embassy Cairo is looking to appoint a TWG Technical Assistant grade S2 to start as soon as possible.

Main purpose of the job:

To support the TWG team by providing assistance to the technicians, as well as driving TWG vehicles to and from jobs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with Embassy contractors, supervising and assisting them
  • Help & support other tradesmen in the team
  • Drive TWG personnel to and from jobs, deliver materials, etc.
  • Coordinate between other members of the TWG team

Key Competencies: 

  • Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Fluency in Arabic both written and spoken
  • A qualified driver with valid driving license
  • Experience working in a similar role
  • Basic English Language
24 July 2019
S2
Full-time, Fixed Term
42
12 months
Middle East & North Africa
Egypt
Cairo
British Embassy
1
USD
380.74
1 September 2019

Remuneration:

The position is S2 and the Gross Salary is USD 380.74 per month subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations based on a 42 hours per week. We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training & development, etc. This is a full time, fixed term contract for one-year.

No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Eligibility: 

Applicants must have right to work and live in Cairo.

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates must attach the following documents along with their online application form:


    The closing date for applications is 23:55 (Local Time) 24 July 2019.

    Please note that incomplete applications or applications received after the stated deadline will not be taken into consideration. 

    Due to the large amount of applications, we receive only those shortlisted for the interview will be contacted.

    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.

    Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.


    The British Embassy Cairo 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 Egypt employment law.

    Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

    This opportunity is closed to applications.