View Vacancy - Visits Officer / IT Support and PA to Political Counsellor
Length of Contract: 1 Year (renewable)
Main purpose of job:
Organise the logistical arrangements for inward visits by VIP visitors and delegations. Act as Deputy IT support officer. Provide Ad Hoc PA support to the Political Counsellor.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
This is a varied job which will suit someone looking to play an active role at the High Commission. The post holder must have well developed interpersonal skills and be able to work unsupervised. The job can be challenging at times, but it can also be very rewarding. Pakistan receives considerable interest from London and we regularly receive visit requests. Some notable visits over the last 12 months have been the Foreign Secretary, Home Secretary and the Lord Mayor of London. We currently have a number of other VIP visits planned for 2017.
- As Visits Officer you will, together with the Head of Visits, be responsible for the logistical planning of inward VIP visits. This will include submitting note verbales to the MFA, arranging calls, making hotel/transport bookings and oversee the programme as it develops. You will liaise closely with the policy lead officer, keeping them up to date with developments. The successful candidate will need to be able to work under pressure, especially in the immediate run up to the programme. An ability to persevere and work through problems is essential. There will be scope on occasions to accompany the VIP delegation which may include places outside of Islamabad.
- As IT Support Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining the IT system for UK staff. This will including things such as requesting new accounts/deleting old accounts and acting as first line support for any problems. No specific technical experience is required as the help desk in the UK will provide full support and are usually able to rectify most problems remotely. The successful candidate will be required to attend the ITSO training course in the UK.
- The successful candidate will also provide ad hoc support to the Political Counsellor, such as diary management, making transport bookings and meeting requests.
A degree of flexibility to the role is required as post will be undergoing a major refresh of all its IT equipment. This is an ongoing process and we are currently in the early stages of rollout. Exact roles and responsibilities may change and the successful candidate will be required to assist in the planning and preparation to ensure the new system beds in.
Resources managed
1 x LEIII Admin Officer
Language requirements
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
SALARY PACKAGE
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary will be PKR 175,170+ PKR 80,000 (security allowance) = PKR 255,170/- unabated per month. After tax abatement of PKR 15,821/- salary will be PKR 239,349/- per month
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Learning and development opportunities:
The successful applicant will need to attend the IT Support Officer Course.
Each application is considered on its own merits, but the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory security clearance. Due to the security requirements of the position applicants should be British, US, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian or EU national who have spent at least two of the last five years in their home countries. Applicants must be willing to undergo the clearance procedure, and your application should set out your nationality and places of residence for the past five years.
Applicants must have appropriate permissions/visa to be able to work in Pakistan
The level of security clearance required means that individuals with dual Pakistani nationality are ineligible to apply.
TO APPLY
Please note applications without (a), (b) and (C) will not be considered.
(a) Completed the Online Job Application Form
(b) Attach a detailed CV
(c) Complete the Motivation segment in the online application form (in not more than 600 words) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences.
We will accept only online applications by 31st May 2017 midnight.
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
- The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
