Employer:British Embassy
Location: Sarajevo ( Bosnia and Herzegovina )Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Note: Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy Sarajevo is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Security Officer.
Working as part of the British Embassy Sarajevo Security Team, the successful jobholder will ensure the effective security of British Embassy staff, families and buildings (offices and residential) by adhering to security procedures and implementing security measures. Further to general security duties and tasks incumbent will provide office assistance and telephone switchboard / receptionist duties as well as driving.
Main responsibilities will include:
Provide effective physical and technical security by:
Checking identity and conduct security search of visitors;
Monitoring security status of property perimeters, official vehicles and access to the Embassy premises;
Scanning incoming mail;
Provide security cover at Embassy receptions/events at the official Residence and other locations as required.
General reception duties
First point of contact with embassy visitors;
Operate switchboard in receptionist capacity;
Provide general info and distribute the calls;
Receive/distribute mail to Embassy staff.
Administrative support
Prepare and distribute invitations for post’s major events;
Receive RSVPs calls linked to embassy events and keep records;
Maintain updated list of contacts for other embassies and international organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Driving
Provide driving services in line with post Transport Policy when available.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Proficient in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to the CEFR framework*);
Fluency (oral and written) in one of the BiH constituent languages (Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian);
Problem solving skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network and work collaboratively with others;
Ability to think creatively but also to follow procedures;
Flexibility and ability to learn quickly;
Clean and valid driving license;
Use MS Word and Excel.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience in providing security services, preferably from or with international organisations.
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline : 8 October 2020
Grade : S1
Working hours per week : 41
Starting monthly salary (BAM) : 2,692 gross
Start Date : 15 November 2020
Location: Sarajevo ( Bosnia and Herzegovina )Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Note: Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy Sarajevo is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Security Officer.
Working as part of the British Embassy Sarajevo Security Team, the successful jobholder will ensure the effective security of British Embassy staff, families and buildings (offices and residential) by adhering to security procedures and implementing security measures. Further to general security duties and tasks incumbent will provide office assistance and telephone switchboard / receptionist duties as well as driving.
Main responsibilities will include:
Provide effective physical and technical security by:
Checking identity and conduct security search of visitors;
Monitoring security status of property perimeters, official vehicles and access to the Embassy premises;
Scanning incoming mail;
Provide security cover at Embassy receptions/events at the official Residence and other locations as required.
General reception duties
First point of contact with embassy visitors;
Operate switchboard in receptionist capacity;
Provide general info and distribute the calls;
Receive/distribute mail to Embassy staff.
Administrative support
Prepare and distribute invitations for post’s major events;
Receive RSVPs calls linked to embassy events and keep records;
Maintain updated list of contacts for other embassies and international organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Driving
Provide driving services in line with post Transport Policy when available.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Proficient in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to the CEFR framework*);
Fluency (oral and written) in one of the BiH constituent languages (Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian);
Problem solving skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network and work collaboratively with others;
Ability to think creatively but also to follow procedures;
Flexibility and ability to learn quickly;
Clean and valid driving license;
Use MS Word and Excel.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience in providing security services, preferably from or with international organisations.
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline : 8 October 2020
Grade : S1
Type of Position
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Working hours per week : 41
Starting monthly salary (BAM) : 2,692 gross
Start Date : 15 November 2020