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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Consular Roles)
Consular
The Consular team in Turkey, consisting of seven Posts in Ankara, Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Marmaris, Bodrum and Fethiye, is part of the wider Europe South region and also part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas, is now seeking to recruit a Consular Officer (Pro-Consul) in Antalya.
Overview:
The British Vice Consulate in Antalya is seeking an independent, dynamic and detailed oriented Consular Officer with prior experience in customer service. The jobholder will play a key role in providing modern and efficient consular assistance and services to British nationals. The role will include a regional remit, with remote working to help support the wider Turkish Consular Network of our six other posts and on occasion other posts within the Europe South Consular Network. The role will consist of 9 months of Consular duties and a further three month’s work in February, March and April for the Justice and Home Affairs UK government department assisting in the delivery of their Joint Overseas Protect and Prepare (JOPP) programme. |
Your responsibilities will include:
Assistance
Administration
Outreach and Prevention
Crisis
Corporate
Joint Overseas Protect and Prepare (JOPP) Programme
The ideal candidate will have:
High-level of written and spoken proficiency in both English and Turkish at a minimum of C1 level (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages*)
Good communication, interpersonal and team working skills
Adaptability and a positive mind-set towards change and working as part of a wider team
Self-motivated and able to work effectively and proactively without close supervision
Flexibility, resilience, patience and the ability to confidently deal with difficult situations, including out of hours and in an emergency or crisis
Ability to display a high level of discretion and responsibility
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
It will be a plus:
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
1 April 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36.25
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Turkiye
Antalya
British Consulate
1
USD
1,750 gross
1 May 2024
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, by mutual agreement, for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.
The role will consist of 9 months of Consular duties and 3 month’s work in February, March and April for the Justice and Home Affairs UK government department assisting in the delivery of their Joint Overseas Protect and Prepare (JOPP) programme. |
The monthly salary for this position is $1,750 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, grade AO. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkiye. The British Vice Consulate Antalya does not sponsor for work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
Staff recruited locally by the British Vice Consulate in Antalya are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.
Please note that the salaries paid to staff who are exempt from income tax in Turkiye and to those who have already retired from SGK will differ from the salary advertised for the role. Further details can be provided by the local HR team.
Learning and development opportunities: Consular Pathway – (Consular Mandatory Training Modules) – Full suite of Consular training courses including but not limited to: 1. Civil Service e-Learning 2. Essential Assistance Work Online Learning(s) 3. Orbit Online Learning 4. Bridge Online Learning 5. DVA Online Learning 6. Crisis Management Online Learning |
Specific local Post requirement:
It is important to note that the consular role is very demanding and will entail dealing with casework in situations that may involve hospitalisation, death, detention, rape and sexual assault and prison visits. You will be required to deal face to face with highly distressed British nationals who may be in shock, grieving and in a crisis situation. Candidates should therefore have a high level of resilience to trauma.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
Antalya
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