***Job Vacancy***

***Job Vacancy***
Personal Assistant to the Ambassador & Deputy Head of Mission

Application deadline: 12 August 2017
Grade: A2 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 38.5
Location (City): Khartoum

Starting monthly salary (USD): 781
Start Date: 1 September 2017

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:
The British Embassy in Khartoum is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the work of the HM Ambassador (HMA) and Deputy Head of Mission (DHM). This is a busy position and vital to the smooth and effective operation of the Embassy. The successful candidate will need to build effective relationships with the offices of senior Sudanese figures both in and outside Government. S/he also plays a crucial role in internal coordination within the British Mission. S/he will need resilience and common sense, be proactive and able to use their initiative and judgement and have strong organisational skills.. Skills in Arabic will be helpful.

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

- Manage diary for HMA including booking appointments, liaising with the close protection team and Residence Manager.
- Manage Diary for DHM including booking appointments and transport.
- Manage social commitments for HMA including arranging with the Residence Manager, dinners and ad hoc events and the Queen’s Birthday Party.
- Acting as central point of information between HMA/DHM’s office and the Embassy/DFID and the Foreign Office in London. - Ad hoc duties include sending quarterly succession planning return. Manage testimonials sent to post (clear with HMA before forwarding to London). Secretariat for the Senior Management Team.
- Dealing with the visa queries that come through HMA’s office

Essential qualifications and experience:
IT literate, have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work to tight deadlines with a number of competing priorities
English. Knowledge of Arabic also desirable

Desirable qualifications and experience:
Previous experience of working for senior manager (CEO level)

Required competencies:
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Additional information:
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 Khartoum are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in 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/…/pub…/civil-service-competency-framework
Successful candidates not resident in 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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