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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
The British Embassy Abu Dhabi has a vacancy for an Infrastructure and Transport Specialist, Grade HEO, under the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for a fixed term contract of three (3) years.
DBT is the UK Government’s department for economic growth. We promote British trade and investment across the world, support UK business overseas, and attract foreign investment to our shores. We have over 3,000 staff across the globe in over 100 countries.
DBT divides the world into nine (9) regions, each led by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC). The Middle East and Pakistan (MEaP) region is led from Dubai and represents 11 markets with a team of some 110 staff.
DBT are looking for a highly capable individual to deliver a high standard of trade and investment support to British companies looking to enter or expand their presence in the UAE market.
Working to the Sustainability and Infrastructure Portfolio Lead, the individual should have demonstrable experience in Business Development and have an understanding of Project Management principles as they will be the DBT lead for the UAE on Infrastructure and Transport encompassing the built environment, transport (railways, roads, water and aviation), and working within the wider UAE DBT team.
This is a key role in the team and this position will see you exposed to Ministers and CEOs of large companies, and therefore strong communication skills and a high level of resilience and persistence are essential, alongside excellent drafting skills and the ability to turn round work quickly and under pressure. The role also involves working closely with senior managers to ensure that the DBT team provides first class support to UK companies looking to work and trade in the UAE and MEaP region. We are target driven, so demonstrable experience in achieving successful commercial outcomes will be key.
The job holder will be required to have knowledge of the infrastructure and transport sector and be able to represent DBT UAE across all aspects of the role including public speaking and representing the government at a senior level, providing advice to the Ambassador and Regional Trade Commissioner in addition to visiting Ministers and senior DBT officials. There will also be the opportunity to pick-up new sectors. We need to be agile and align our activities to priorities of both the UK and UAE, as those change, so too will our focus.
Due to the cross-cutting nature of the sector the successful candidate will have to work closely with the political, prosperity, science and innovation and economic teams in the embassy and with other sector leads in DBT, as well as the Investment team and UK Export Finance. Regular travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, will be required.
The jobholder will also be expected to support and collaborate with infrastructure and transport colleagues across the region, particularly when they are visiting for major trade shows/meetings. They will need strong engagement with the London sector teams to align focus, effort and skills for the UAE and the MEaP region.
Duties and responsibilities:
DBT service delivery
Wider Embassy activities
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.
Key behaviours required:
Seeing the bigger picture: Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
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.
Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support
The candidate will have experience of having managed visits and/or events and
Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
24 January 2024
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
35
36 months
Middle East & North Africa
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
British Embassy
1
AED
24,911
1 April 2024
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 AED 24,911 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.
Whilst the position will be based in Abu Dhabi regular travel to Dubai will be required. Some out of hours work will also be required in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following in their online application form
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 24th January 2024
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.
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 in Abu Dhabi is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
United Arab Emirates
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