Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Dubai has a vacancy for an Aviation Security
International Operations In Country Coordinator, Grade EO, on a fixed-term
contract for two (2) years.
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. 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 and 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 DfT 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 as an 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 jobholder will directly support the Aviation Security Assistance Officer
(ASAO) in building and sustaining relationships with the host government and
other key stakeholders on a wide range of aviation security issues, in order
to deliver ASIO's core objectives of improving Aviation security standards and
building effective relationships. This will help to facilitate the delivery of
ASIO's Country Plan and Priority Action Plan.
The jobholder 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 equipment maintenance and
consumables supplies management. This role will report directly to the
Aviation Security Assistance Officer.
Duties and responsibilities:
* 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 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.
* Responsible for providing language support as required, including translation of letters, interpreting during engagement activities and visits.
* Provide protocol and cultural advice.
* 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.
Key behaviours required:
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
Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional
excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer
needs.
Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and
quality results with focus and drive.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Qualifications, skills, and experience:
Essential
* Fluent in English with ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely to a wider audience.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and be adaptable to the working environment.
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
* Project management and a strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service. Able to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines and changing priorities whilst maintaining close attention to detail and without compromising the quality of the work.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
* Ability to work on own initiative.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
* Ability to interpret in Arabic language fluently as required
* Proven operational aviation security experience
* Ability to draft Note Verbales and other formal correspondence
Required behaviours
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing,
Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
13 April 2023
Grade
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
35
Duration of Post
24 months
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Location (City)
Dubai
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
AED
Salary
14,520
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
1 June 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated
pro-rata)
Salary is at 14,520 AED per month.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No
accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.
The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00. Conditioned
working hours are 35 hours per week, and specific working hours for this role
will be confirmed at a later time.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the
Embassy's sponsorship.
Additional information
How to apply:*
Interested candidates must include to their online application form
* an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role
* 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 for applications is at 23:55 UAE local time on 13th April
2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around two - three months. The security clearance process includes checks
available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for
the role and the candidate's 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.
Due to the large number of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted
for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an assessment and then a panel
interview. Assessments and interviews will be done remotely if the existing
situation determines this to be the right course of action.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the
successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable
clearances.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a 'reserve
list'. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar
role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent
candidate.
The British Embassy Dubai an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.*
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