Djibouti
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View Vacancy – Assistant to the Ambassador and Events & Visits Lead (01/24 DJ)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Protocol, Visits and Events
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Main purpose of job: To organise meetings and manage the Ambassador’s diary. Lead on supporting visitors and delegations to the Embassy and organising events and receptions. Manage the administration of the UK’s Chevening Scholarship Programme for Djibouti. Support any other aspect of the Embassy’s work as and when required. |
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Roles and responsibilities Diary Management
Visits and Events
Scholarships
The precise nature of the tasks may change as the Embassy continues to develop – flexibility, confidence and a can-do attitude are key. |
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- Experience of diary management or secretarial work
- Proficient use of IT, including Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- University (Bachelor’s) degree
- Excellent and proven organisational skills
- Attention to detail – in written work and when organising events/meetings
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Resourcefulness in solving problems
- Superior professionalism and judgement
- Strong work ethic
- Ability and willingness to work effectively with other staff members as part of a team; respecting others, supporting them and taking on the work of other staff when they are on leave.
Level of language skills required: Fluency in English and French– speaking, listening, reading and writing
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- Experience of working in an Embassy, UN agency or international organisation
- Experience of events planning
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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15 August 2024
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Administrative Officer (AO)
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Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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12 months
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Africa
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Djibouti
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Djibouti
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British Embassy
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DJF 402,584 (per month)
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1 October 2024
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Learning and development opportunities: The position offers many opportunities for learning and development on the job, including through contact with colleagues, external interlocutors and attendance at events. Online learning programmes are available through our UK and regional Learning & Development teams. There may be an opportunity to attend training in the UK or other countries in the region.
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- 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.
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Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Djibouti are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Djibouti.
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All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
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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.
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Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
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Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
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Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
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Successful candidates not resident in Djibouti will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
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Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
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The British Embassy will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
- 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”
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Djibouti
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