View Vacancy - Security Cooperation Officer

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The British Embassy Algiers currently has a vacancy for a Security Cooperation Officer, job grade B3 (L) to start as soon as possible.

Main purpose of the job:

The jobholder will essentially have a split role working across two functions (Department for Transport [DfT] and Foreign & Commonwealth Office [FCO]) as part of a new global Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network (CTEN).

The jobholder will develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Algerian government to help deliver a number of core objectives of improving aviation security standards in country, and working on counter terrorism (CT) and broader security issues.

Main responsibilities will include:

As part of their split role, the jobholder will be expected to manage the Aviation Security Liaison Office (ASLO), working closely with Corporate Services Team (CST) at post, DfT colleagues in London, the Host Government(s) and other countries' aviation security teams, as well as airlines and security companies.  

A key part of the work involves diplomacy and liaison with the various Host government authorities on a range of security issues. The jobholder will also have an important liaison function with the ability to report important information accurately to Embassy colleagues and London stakeholders. They will work closely with the Embassy Programmes Team and Senior Management in delivering progress towards the Embassy’s CT goals. 

The jobholder will have the following areas of responsibility:

  • Managing a portfolio of security projects (that will include aviation security training, staff mentoring and the provision of security equipment)
  • Provide high-quality analysis and reporting to Embassy colleagues and to London stakeholders on developments within the  security system
  • Provide strategic awareness and support for the Embassy Programming team, ensuring coherence between the teams
  • Provide effective and efficient office support including record keeping, organising meetings/ events, drafting of Note Verbales and other formal correspondence
  • Lead on all administrative procedures: processing incoming and outgoing post as well as telephone and email enquiries
  • Ensure expenditure records in-country are kept up to date and in line with FCO and UK DfT processes, manage any Programme budget and office expense reconciliation
  • Initiate project proposals and take responsibility for their planning, financial management and delivery
  • Monitor, assess, evaluate and report on local aviation security standards and procedures (particularly during or following capacity building assistance)
  • Monitor local media and other sources for news and developments
  • Provide advice and briefing to key stakeholders on Aviation/ CT security matters.

Key competencies required:

  • 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.
  • Changing and Improving - People who are effective in this area are responsive, innovative and seek out opportunities to create effective change.
  • 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.
  • Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.

The job holder will need to have the ability to multi-task and will require a high degree of stakeholder engagement skills, an awareness of local protocols and issues, as well as working with officials from the host government and collaborating with colleagues and counterparts based abroad.

  • Excellent communication skills both in written and spoken Arabic, English and French
  • Well-organised and with good time management skills
  • Proven track record of stakeholder engagement
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Able to think logically/ laterally
  • Display sound judgement and common sense
  • Understanding of political climate in Algeria
  • Experience in managing budgets
  • Be a flexible and creative problem solver, able to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems
22 June 2019
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
37.5
12 months
Middle East & North Africa
Algeria
Algiers
British Embassy
1
DZD
1 July 2019

Remuneration, working hours and other benefits:

The Embassy offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for the role, including: net salary of 91,443.18 DZD per month; 25 days paid leave annually along with up to 14 days paid public holidays. This is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months, subject to operational requirements and funding, the position may be extended.

The confidential nature of the work requires and the work must be carried out at the Embassy. Conditioned working hours are 37.5 hours per week. Normal working hours are 08:00 – 15:30 Sunday to Thursday.

Eligibility:

Applicant must have the legal right to work in Algeria.

Application Process:

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

  1. A covering letter.
  2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter or in the Motivation section of the application form. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 22 June2019. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months.

Due to the large amount of applications the Embassy receives, only those shortlisted for 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.

 

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

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This opportunity is closed to applications.