Hiring organization: British Embassy
Job location: Qatar , Doha
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Doha is part of a worldwide network that represents the UK’s political, economic, security, and consular interests overseas. We are looking for an Aviation Security International Operations In-Country Coordinator under the Department for Transport (DfT), job grade Executive Officer (EO).
The UK has the third largest aviation industry in the world, and aviation security has become a high priority in light of the current threat environment. Whilst we have control over security arrangements applied in the UK, our influence over security procedures applied to inbound flights is much less direct. Yet it is of great importance that the right security measures are applied for flights to the UK, for the safety of all passengers on those flights whether UK citizens or not. In addition, it is of economic importance, for the UK and partner countries, that we maintain the conditions under which essential airlines can continue and grow.
The Transport Security Directorate (TSD) works across the Department for Transport (DfT), His Majesty’s Government (HMG) and with partners to mitigate the threats the transport sector faces domestically and internationally. We lead on high profile work to implement and improve the transport sector’s cyber security, maritime and aviation security regimes as well as working with international partners to raise global standards and build capability. As the national security threats to transport evolves, DfT work to ensure that these issues are reflected in the Department’s work to ensure that we balance prosperity with security objectives.
Within the directorate, the Aviation Security International Operations (ASIO) division support Department for Transport (DFT’s) strategic priorities by working collaboratively with host states and partners to assess vulnerabilities and building aviation security capabilities in a number of high-risk locations – ASIO’s priority countries. The work undertaken by ASIO is critical in supporting senior officials and Minister’s risk tolerance and approach to mitigating the inbound aviation threat to the UK.
ASIO works ‘hand in glove’ with DfT’s Aviation Security Strategy & Policy (ASSP) Division to manage the risk of an attack against inbound threats as well as working to improve global aviation security standards bilaterally and through raising international standards.
ASIO’s vision is to be an engaged and empowered team that delivers a world leading service, working collaboratively with our partners to mitigate the risk of a terrorist attack against inbound civil aviation.
The In-Country Coordinator will directly support the Aviation Security Assistance Officer (ASAO) based in Riyadh to build, and sustain relationships with the host State governments and other key stakeholders in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait on a wide range of aviation security issues in order to help deliver ASIO’s core objectives of improving Aviation security standards and building effective relationships to facilitate the delivery of ASIO’s Country Plan and Priority Action Plan.
The role will be responsible for the delivery of Capability Development (CapDev) projects in the ASIO Country Plan and Priority Action Plan including Project management, financial management, and overseeing equipment maintenance and provision of consumables supplies. This role will report directly to the Aviation Security Assistance Officer in Riyadh.
Duties and responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the In-country Coordinator include, but are not limited to: Provide effective and efficient office support to the ASAO in the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of CapDev activities on a timely basis to assist ASIO’s priority countries.
Responsible for delivery of day-to-day engagement and maintenance of effective working relationships and partnerships with aviation security stakeholders and other governments to achieve ASIO and DfT Aviation Security (AvSec) objectives.
Leading on all administrative procedures including logistical support for aviation security assessors, record keeping, travel bookings, organising meetings/events, finance management and expense reconciliation.
Provide protocol and cultural advice.
Responsible for delivery of day-to-day engagement and maintenance of effective working relationships and partnerships with Aviation Security stakeholders and other governments to achieve ASIO and DfT AvSec objectives in the relevant priority countries.
Responsible for providing logistical support for Aviation security assessors to facilitate ASIO assessment/assurance activities in Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain and inward delegation visits to the UK including record keeping, travel bookings where required and organising meets/events . Close communication and engagement with the In-Country Co-Ordinator in Riyadh may be necessary.
Responsible for financial management of office expenses and Cap Dev projects in line with ASIO Country Plan.
Requirement to conduct occasional travel to other ASIO priority countries, especially, but not exclusively, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait and to the UK.
Contributing to FCDO Embassy corporate contributions.
Contributing to ASIO/DfT corporate objectives.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following Behaviours and Diversity & Inclusion during the interview:
Key behaviours:Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The British Embassy Doha has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination and is fully committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
We are committed to valuing diversity and to equality of opportunity. Our aim is to create and promote an environment in which all staff are treated fairly and with respect, and feel able to contribute to the best of their abilities.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Excellent communication skills in English. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication, and proven stakeholder relationship management skills.
Project management and financial management skills and a strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service.
Self-starter who can hit the ground running and quickly adapt to the role, demonstrating initiative and resilience.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and be adaptable to the working environment. Proven record of cross-team collaboration. Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative as well as with others, including in a fast-paced and changing environment.
First-rate organisational and prioritisation skills. Able to organise, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines and changing priorities without compromising the quality of the work.
Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Ability to interpret in Arabic language fluently as required.
Proven operational aviation security experience.
Required behaviours
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
Application deadline:7 August 2023
Grade
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week: 38
Duration of Post: 24 months
Region: Middle East & North Africa
Type of Post: British Embassy
Salary Currency: QAR
Salary: 16,325 plus a transport allowance of 800
Start Date: 1 October 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Eligibility:
Applicants must already reside in Qatar and hold the right to live and work in the country, including those under spouse sponsorship or those who are able to transfer an existing sponsorship to the British Embassy.
If sponsorship transfer is required, then all sponsorship-incurred fees shall be borne by the successful applicant. The Embassy cannot guarantee how much cost or time it may take for the process to complete.
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including non-negotiable salary of QAR 16,325 per calendar month and transportation allowance of QAR 800 per calendar month, paid in arrears. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term contract basis for two (2) years, subject to six (6) months’ probationary period.
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Embassy working hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Sundays to Wednesdays and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Due to the nature of the work, some out of hours work, including evenings and weekends, may be required from time to time to support events, conferences, and other business engagement.
The Embassy supports flexible working including working from home for some part of the working week, and is committed to helping its staff maintain a healthy work life balance.
The Embassy has an active Continuous Professional Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied flexibly, with both internal and formal opportunities readily available.
The successful candidate will need to commence security clearance procedures through the Embassy and will be required to have or obtain the appropriate security clearance before employment commences, and maintain this throughout the period of employment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 Qatar local time on 07 August 2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) 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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Job location: Qatar , Doha
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Doha is part of a worldwide network that represents the UK’s political, economic, security, and consular interests overseas. We are looking for an Aviation Security International Operations In-Country Coordinator under the Department for Transport (DfT), job grade Executive Officer (EO).
The UK has the third largest aviation industry in the world, and aviation security has become a high priority in light of the current threat environment. Whilst we have control over security arrangements applied in the UK, our influence over security procedures applied to inbound flights is much less direct. Yet it is of great importance that the right security measures are applied for flights to the UK, for the safety of all passengers on those flights whether UK citizens or not. In addition, it is of economic importance, for the UK and partner countries, that we maintain the conditions under which essential airlines can continue and grow.
The Transport Security Directorate (TSD) works across the Department for Transport (DfT), His Majesty’s Government (HMG) and with partners to mitigate the threats the transport sector faces domestically and internationally. We lead on high profile work to implement and improve the transport sector’s cyber security, maritime and aviation security regimes as well as working with international partners to raise global standards and build capability. As the national security threats to transport evolves, DfT work to ensure that these issues are reflected in the Department’s work to ensure that we balance prosperity with security objectives.
Within the directorate, the Aviation Security International Operations (ASIO) division support Department for Transport (DFT’s) strategic priorities by working collaboratively with host states and partners to assess vulnerabilities and building aviation security capabilities in a number of high-risk locations – ASIO’s priority countries. The work undertaken by ASIO is critical in supporting senior officials and Minister’s risk tolerance and approach to mitigating the inbound aviation threat to the UK.
ASIO works ‘hand in glove’ with DfT’s Aviation Security Strategy & Policy (ASSP) Division to manage the risk of an attack against inbound threats as well as working to improve global aviation security standards bilaterally and through raising international standards.
ASIO’s vision is to be an engaged and empowered team that delivers a world leading service, working collaboratively with our partners to mitigate the risk of a terrorist attack against inbound civil aviation.
The In-Country Coordinator will directly support the Aviation Security Assistance Officer (ASAO) based in Riyadh to build, and sustain relationships with the host State governments and other key stakeholders in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait on a wide range of aviation security issues in order to help deliver ASIO’s core objectives of improving Aviation security standards and building effective relationships to facilitate the delivery of ASIO’s Country Plan and Priority Action Plan.
The role will be responsible for the delivery of Capability Development (CapDev) projects in the ASIO Country Plan and Priority Action Plan including Project management, financial management, and overseeing equipment maintenance and provision of consumables supplies. This role will report directly to the Aviation Security Assistance Officer in Riyadh.
Duties and responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the In-country Coordinator include, but are not limited to: Provide effective and efficient office support to the ASAO in the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of CapDev activities on a timely basis to assist ASIO’s priority countries.
Responsible for delivery of day-to-day engagement and maintenance of effective working relationships and partnerships with aviation security stakeholders and other governments to achieve ASIO and DfT Aviation Security (AvSec) objectives.
Leading on all administrative procedures including logistical support for aviation security assessors, record keeping, travel bookings, organising meetings/events, finance management and expense reconciliation.
Provide protocol and cultural advice.
Responsible for delivery of day-to-day engagement and maintenance of effective working relationships and partnerships with Aviation Security stakeholders and other governments to achieve ASIO and DfT AvSec objectives in the relevant priority countries.
Responsible for providing logistical support for Aviation security assessors to facilitate ASIO assessment/assurance activities in Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain and inward delegation visits to the UK including record keeping, travel bookings where required and organising meets/events . Close communication and engagement with the In-Country Co-Ordinator in Riyadh may be necessary.
Responsible for financial management of office expenses and Cap Dev projects in line with ASIO Country Plan.
Requirement to conduct occasional travel to other ASIO priority countries, especially, but not exclusively, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait and to the UK.
Contributing to FCDO Embassy corporate contributions.
Contributing to ASIO/DfT corporate objectives.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following Behaviours and Diversity & Inclusion during the interview:
Key behaviours:Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The British Embassy Doha has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination and is fully committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
We are committed to valuing diversity and to equality of opportunity. Our aim is to create and promote an environment in which all staff are treated fairly and with respect, and feel able to contribute to the best of their abilities.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Excellent communication skills in English. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication, and proven stakeholder relationship management skills.
Project management and financial management skills and a strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service.
Self-starter who can hit the ground running and quickly adapt to the role, demonstrating initiative and resilience.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and be adaptable to the working environment. Proven record of cross-team collaboration. Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative as well as with others, including in a fast-paced and changing environment.
First-rate organisational and prioritisation skills. Able to organise, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines and changing priorities without compromising the quality of the work.
Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Ability to interpret in Arabic language fluently as required.
Proven operational aviation security experience.
Required behaviours
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
Application deadline:7 August 2023
Grade
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week: 38
Duration of Post: 24 months
Region: Middle East & North Africa
Type of Post: British Embassy
Salary Currency: QAR
Salary: 16,325 plus a transport allowance of 800
Start Date: 1 October 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Eligibility:
Applicants must already reside in Qatar and hold the right to live and work in the country, including those under spouse sponsorship or those who are able to transfer an existing sponsorship to the British Embassy.
If sponsorship transfer is required, then all sponsorship-incurred fees shall be borne by the successful applicant. The Embassy cannot guarantee how much cost or time it may take for the process to complete.
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including non-negotiable salary of QAR 16,325 per calendar month and transportation allowance of QAR 800 per calendar month, paid in arrears. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term contract basis for two (2) years, subject to six (6) months’ probationary period.
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Embassy working hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Sundays to Wednesdays and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Due to the nature of the work, some out of hours work, including evenings and weekends, may be required from time to time to support events, conferences, and other business engagement.
The Embassy supports flexible working including working from home for some part of the working week, and is committed to helping its staff maintain a healthy work life balance.
The Embassy has an active Continuous Professional Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied flexibly, with both internal and formal opportunities readily available.
The successful candidate will need to commence security clearance procedures through the Embassy and will be required to have or obtain the appropriate security clearance before employment commences, and maintain this throughout the period of employment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 Qatar local time on 07 August 2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate
APPLY