View Vacancy - Security Assistant (02/17 JUB) NO SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security

Main purpose of job:

To provide administrative support to the Post Security Officer and Overseas Security Manager.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

  • Manage security inventories and equipment
  • Maintain and forge new contacts with security agencies including Diplomatic Protection Unit and other Diplomatic missions
  • Manage and record monthly payments to the Diplomatic Protection Unit
  • Conduct daily checks of Security (including alarm tests) at each accommodation plot reporting any issues to the OSM.
  • Assist the OSM in providing training for international and local staff members
  • Play an active role in Post Crisis Management preparation and training.
  • Assist as required in the familiarisation of international staff with Juba
  • Issue and maintain the store of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Issue radios as required to international and nominated local staff
  • Maintain the digital radio spares inventory
  • Conduct radio checks
  • Maintain the radio call sign list
  • Carry out regular checks of Satellite Phones recording any faults and liaising where necessary on payments for services.
  • Ensure that unserviceable equipment is subject to repair
  • Maintain the Telephone Tree
  • Assist the transport section in recording armoured vehicle records and submitting to Estates and Security Directorate as and when required.
  • Assist in the arrangement of VIP visits and representational functions.
  • Establish and maintain a South Sudan incident database
  • Maintain the Juba criminal incidents database and provide monthly reports on incidents.
  • Conduct the weekly Alarm test
  • Provide assistance to the FCO team as required.
  • Proven administrative experience
  • Full, valid South Sudanese driving licence.
  • Good working knowledge of Juba and South Sudan
  • Computer literate. Including use of Microsoft Office
  • Team working skills
  • Previous security related experience
27 March 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
South Sudan
Juba
British Embassy
1 May 2017
  • Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position. 
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Juba are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in South Sudan.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit. 
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
  • Successful candidates not resident in South Sudan will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.   
  • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
  • The British Embassy will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.