View Vacancy - Assistant to the Ambassador and Events & Visits Lead (01/25 DJ)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Protocol, Visits and Events

Main purpose of job:

To organise meetings and manage the Ambassador’s diary. Lead on supporting visitors and delegations to the Embassy and organising events and receptions.  Manage the administration of the UK’s Chevening Scholarship Programme for Djibouti. Support any other aspect of the Embassy’s work as and when required.

Roles and responsibilities

 DIARY MANAGEMENT

  • Arrange meetings as requested by the Ambassador and coordinate the Ambassador’s diary.
  • Manage invitations received by the Embassy and coordinate with the driver to ensure the Ambassador and other staff effectively attend their engagements.
  • Welcome guests to the Embassy, including preparing tea and coffee.
  • Research and collate briefings material for the Ambassador’s meetings and visits.
  • Ad-hoc administrative support including replying to letters from the public.

VISITS & EVENTS

  • Plan and assist with implementation of programmes for VIP and official visitors.
  • Plan and assist with the organisation of receptions and events hosted by the Embassy.

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Co-ordinate the Embassy Chevening Scholarship programme to ensure it attracts high calibre and diverse applicants and the best candidates are awarded scholarships after a well-run interview process. Help Alumni build a strong network and remain in contact with the Embassy.

Support any other aspect of the Embassy’s work as and when required.

The precise nature of the tasks may change as the Embassy continues to develop – effective time management, flexibility, confidence and a can-do attitude are key

  • Experience of diary management or secretarial work
  • Proficient use of IT, including Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • University (Bachelor’s) degree
  • Excellent and proven organisational skills
  • Attention to detail – in written work and when organising events/meetings
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
  • Resourcefulness in solving problems
  • Superior professionalism and judgement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability and willingness to work effectively with other staff members as part of a team; respecting others, supporting them and taking on the work of other staff when they are on leave.

Level of language skills required: Fluency in English and French– speaking, listening, reading and writing

  • Experience of working in an Embassy, UN agency or international organisation
  • Experience of events planning
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
30 June 2025
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
41
12 months
Africa
Djibouti
Djibouti
British Embassy
1
DJF 402,584 (per month) Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
monthly
1 September 2025

The British Embassy in Djibouti is relatively new and our work will evolve.  The successful candidate will be flexible and creative in helping us to make an impact. They will demonstrate the Embassy’s values of respect, kindness and integrity through their work, attitude and behaviour.

  • All applications must be completed in English. Any applications written in French or another language will be rejected.
  • 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. 
  • Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Djibouti are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Djibouti.

  • 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 Djibouti 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.

  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”
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This opportunity is closed to applications.