View Vacancy - Counter Terrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Network (CTEN) Officer

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund)

The British Embassy in Rabat invites applications for the position of Counter Terrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Network (CTEN) Officer, Grade B3 (L) to start as soon as possible.

Main purpose of the job:

This position will form part of the UK’s enhancement of its security cooperation with Morocco on both Counter Terrorism (CT) and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).

With a team of UK security specialists from across UK Government including a Counter Terrorist Adviosr, Police Liaison Officer and Aviation Security Officer, the role will also provide policy and programme support to the 1st Secretary (CT nad CVE) in Rabt working to ensure all activity is aligned with UK strategic aims and is fully co-funded under the Counter Terrorism Programme Fund (CTPF).

Roles and responsibilities:

The successful applicant will provide both policy and programme support to the 1st Secretary (CT nad CVE) to support them in delivery of the UK’s strategic objectives on CT and CVE, carried out in close cooperation with the Moroccan authorities. A good understanding of the Moroccan security and justice system is therefore useful, as well as fluency in French and English.

You will work with the 1st Secretary (CT and CVE) to implement project management principles across the portfolio; this will include financial forecasting and analisis as well as developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation tehcniques. You will work extensively with other staff in the Embassy and external contact. You will have regular contact with international, local civil society and government counterparts.

This is a newly created role in the Embassy, which will be both busy and interesting. The jobholder should be a team player, willing to be flexible in adapting to their varied duties and responsibilities and able to work to tight deadlines.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyse and report on key developments with CT and CVE in Morocco, providing insights to inform CT/CVE programming

• Research to develop understanding of the drivers of radicalisation, as well as the motivations of violent extremists

• Management of projects funded under the CTPF, working with 1st Secretary (CT and CVE) in the development of CVE project bids

• Ensure that Rabat’s CTPF Programme meets strict programme management standards, including management of contracts and monitoring and evaluation of the projects

• Developing and managing constructive relationships with our stakeholders, including colleagues at British Embassies in the region as well as in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Home Office in London, as well as prospective project implementers

• Any other business in support of the Embassy’s CT Team, including management if inward and outward visits and other logistical support to 1st Secretary (CT and CVE) over travel, event organisation etc

• Ensure effective line management of one security assistant

Key Competences:

Delivering at Pace: Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.

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.

Seeing the Big Picture: This is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.

Making Effective Decisions: Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.

• High standard of spoken and written English (IELTS score of at least 7 or equivalent)

• Bilingual level of spoken and written French

• Educated to degree level

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines

• Flexibility, creativity and ability to learn quickly and develop new skills

• High standard of microsft excel and working knowledge of oter Microsoft applications

• Fluency in Arabic

• Experience of working with an international institution

• A good knowledge of Morocco’s geopolitical and social strutures

• A good undertsnading of Moroccan security structures (Ministry of Interior, DGAPR, DGSN, Gendarmerie, Froces Auxilliaries)

• An understanding of Morocco’s approach to tackling terrorism and violent extremism

• Experience of working with Civil Society Organisations on CVE activity

20 November 2018
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
38
Middle East & North Africa
Morocco
Rabat
British Embassy
1
MAD
21,794
1 January 2019

Working Hours and Remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: gross salary of MAD 21,794 per month, inclusive of all allowances. The contract will be a Full Time, Fixed Term for 18 months with a possibility of extension.

Conditioned working hours for the position are 38 hours per week Monday to Friday.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online:

1. A covering letter

2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and completed online application form.

** (Your application must include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter or motivation section in the application form. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).

All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Time) on 20 November 2018.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment/interview will be contacted. A test will be carried out to test the level of writing in French for the candidates that will be shortlisted.


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 Morocco employment law.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.