The British Embassy in Rabat invites applications for the position of International Liaison Officer (ILO) under the Home Office International Operations (HOIO), job grade Executive Officer (EO) on a permanent contract.

What we do:

Home Office International Operations (HOIO) operates to prevent illegal immigration and disrupt the organised immigration crime groups behind it, supporting both the Immigration Enforcement mission and the Home Office purpose. We have staff deployed in locations across the world.  

We deliver this by:

• Disrupting and Pursuing Organised Immigration Crime Groups.
• Developing intelligence packages related to the visa or air threat for subsequent criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Providing intelligence support to the UK visa operation, supporting UKVI to take an increasingly global approach to risk streaming built on the analysis of objective data and enhanced with local risk indicators.
• Stakeholder engagement including the provision of training and up skill the airline staff.
• Working with carriers around the world to reduce the threat of inadequately documented arrivals (IDAs) reaching the UK by air and sea.

What we want from you?

In order to meet Home Office security requirements, you must be able to pass security clearance to SC(O) level.

You must have excellent interpersonal skills that you can use strategically to build relationships with key partners to assist Home Office International Operations in delivering their objectives. Face to face work is a fundamental part of the job, as is the delivery of training, so the successful candidate should be prepared to do public speaking.

The role of ILO is extremely varied. The challenge with all HOIO work is to deliver both the reactive elements such as air calls and requests for support from visa section, as well as the pro-active elements such as intelligence research and liaison with stakeholders. As such, ILOs need be able to manage very challenging workloads, deliver at pace and be flexible in support of business aims. Once trained, the successful candidate should be able to work towards objectives with minimal supervision.

Duties and responsibilities:

– Support individual case working investigations as tasked by Home Office International Operations.

• To assist and monitor the new Organised Immigration Crime Unit dealing with UK facing investigations.
• To disrupt the flow of illegal migration by air to the United Kingdom and identify and disrupt the activity of the organised crime groups behind it
• Support Visa Status and Information Services (VSI) section to protect the integrity of the UK visa regime and identify and disrupt activity of the organised crime groups attempting to exploit it.
• Develop operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources
• Work closely with HMG partners at post, host authorities and international partners to support the development of intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups
• Conduct training sessions with international partners
• Provide presentations to host authorities and international partners
• Provide leadership on projects and work with Non-Government Organisations to deliver quality outcomes.

– Investigation/ Crime

• Using collaborative working with overseas and UK law enforcement partners develop intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups targeting the UK.

– Intelligence gathering and analysis

• Develop operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources. Strong problem-solving skills are required to identify and investigate suspected organised immigration crime and to gather evidence-based intelligence. Ensure that all relevant intelligence is gathered, assessed and disseminated in line with guidance.

– Liaison

• Build effective working relationships with host authorities, international partners. (EU) and UK partners to support the delivery of crime and intelligence objectives. Lead the exchange of actionable intelligence with local law enforcement partners and counterparts in other Diplomatic missions to identify and mitigate threats to the UK Border. Representing the Home Office professionally, developing effective partnerships with the wider British Embassy and with key external partners.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key behaviours required for the job:

• Making Effective Decisions – Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
• 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.
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.

• Previous immigration and/or law enforcement experience.
• Analytical or investigation experience.
• Confident and clear communicator and fluent in English both verbal and written. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely and adapt communication so others can understand.
• Computer literate with Microsoft desktop functions (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer) at a level where you can: create, use and interrogate complex templates, tables, datasets on Home Office and FCDO IT platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of written and spoken English with the ability to write high quality reports and briefings.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• An ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.