View Vacancy - North Africa Regional Counter Terrorism Assistant

The British Embassy Tunis is seeking to appoint North Africa Regional Counter Terrorism Assistant grade B3 (L).

Main purpose of the Job:

The Counter Terrorism & Extremism Network (CTEN) was established to coordinate the UK’s overseas counter terrorism (CT) work, aiming to reduce the likelihood and impact of future terrorist attacks. The network brings together multiple different government departments all playing their part in delivering the international side of the UK’s CT strategy CONTEST.

The North Africa CTEN covers 6 countries, from Egypt to Mauritania. The jobholder will sit within the CTEN Hub in Tunis and assist the CTEN Hub Head and Deputy Head’s efforts to coordinate CT activity across the region. The role of the Hub is to ensure those working on CT have the right information, personnel and funding to deliver the International CT strategy, and pull together as one team. The successful applicant will also undertake research to inform papers by the C4 North Africa Regional CT Officer on regional radicalisation and terrorism trends.

Given the Team’s regional remit, this role may require travel overseas, potentially at short notice.

The roles and responsibilities listed below will evolve based on your previous experience, career ambitions and appetite to grow in the role.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting the day to day activities of the Hub Head and Deputy Head;
• Organising events, travel and meetings for CTEN staff;
• Research and analysis in English, French and Arabic to inform papers by the C4 North Africa Regional CT Officer. You will help tackle the key questions: Why do people become terrorists? From which communities do most terrorists originate? What are the most effective ways of reducing risk to the UK and its interests?;
• Providing surge support across North Africa e.g. logistical assistance at events or research pieces;
• Monitoring and reporting on the CTEN Hub travel and learning and development budget;
• Information management – ensure internal and external analysis is stored effectively and accessible to all across the CTEN;
• Assisting crisis response and preparedness.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key competencies required:

• 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.
• 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. It’s about being open to change, suggesting ideas for improvements to the way things are done, and working in ‘smarter’, more focused ways.
• Making Effective Decisions - Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.

• Strong written and oral communication in English, French and Arabic.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate work with attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
• Can support colleagues when under pressure and able to contribute to cross-team working
• Familiarity and interest in North Africa’s history and culture .
• Strong administrative and IT skills.