View Vacancy - Defence Section Courses & Visa Coordinator - B3, Islamabad

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MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that due to Covid-19 outbreak, the start date of employment mentioned in the advert is tentative, subject to normal business of British High Commission. All recruitment campaigns will remain open for applications, we will progress the recruitment process as swiftly as possible and continue to review all applications, monitor progress and developments. We will be in touch with you for the interviews/ should there be further updates on the application, however given the circumstances, kindly expect some delay in response and please reach out to SAAD.Recruit@fco.gov.uk , if you have any further questions.

Main purpose of the job:

Act as principal Point of Contact for all official Pakistan Military visa requests to the UK.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Ensure efficient administration of Pakistani military personnel attending UK courses or exchange posts.
  • Liaise with UK and Pakistani military training organization, in order to maintain good working relationships and maximise the effectiveness of attendance on UK courses.
  • Manage the alumni contacts and Visa Facilitation database.
  • Act as principal Point of Contact for all official UK Military visas requests to Pakistan-engaging with Pakistani agencies, as required.
  • Manage enquiries from ex- India Army veterans and families.
  • Deputise for Defence Adviser’s PA when required.
  • Assist the Defence Adviser’s PA in the administration of Non Objection Certificates of movement of Military personnel within Pakistan.
  • Assist the Assistant Military Advisor with the upkeep of Escapade which is the tool used to programme and budget Defence Engagement activity.
  • Assist the Office Manager with the Management of the Defence Section Microsoft Teams Site.

What we do:

Represent the High Commissioner on Defence Issues within the British High Commission and support military objectives within Pakistan.

What we want from you?

Willing to work as part of a team in a busy working environment and willing to use their initiative to solve problems within their area of responsibility. Have a professional and customer focused attitude when dealing with senior Pakistan Military Officers and subordinates, when dealing with the complexities and bureaucracy of the visa process with Pakistan and United Kingdom.

Language requirements: 

Language: English

Level of language required: Extensive

Essential on arrival: Good organisational skills.

Understanding of UKVI procedures.

Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
4 February 2021
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term, Part-Time
24
12 months
South Asia & Afghanistan
Pakistan
Islamabad
British High Commission
1
PKR
PKR 124,871 along with 46829 (Security Allowance) minus tax abatement (as applicable) per month
10 March 2021

Salary Details:  

Basic Salary will be ­­­­­­PKR 124,871 per month along with PKR 46,829 (security allowance) minus tax abatement (as applicable) 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 forces are 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. 

VISA, PASSPORT AND SECURITY CLEARANCE RESTRICTIONS (As necessary to perform the role)

Holds one of the following passports: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

Each application is considered on its own merits, but the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory security clearance. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed for this post is Official Sensitive. 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) and (b)will not be considered.

A.     Complete the Online Application Form

B.     Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers. Else the application will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by ­­"4th February 2021” midnight (PKT).

Please Note:

  • 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.
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

‘’Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.‘’

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.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.