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View Vacancy – Defence Liaison Officer (UKR24.144)
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Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
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MOD (Ministry of Defence)
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The British Embassy in Kyiv is recruiting an experienced Defence Liaison Officer.
What is this role all about?
The job holder’s main effort is to support the Defence Attaché and Defence Section in order to engage with and deliver the Military Co-operation Plan on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for Ukraine.
Main purpose of the role:
- Liaison with Departments and Units of the Ministry of Defence of and Armed Forces of Ukraine as required.
- Liaison with Departments of other Ukrainian authorities as required.
- Act as interpreter for the Defence Attaché and UK-based visitors during meetings with Government and Military officials of Ukraine and others as required.
- Accurate translation of documents from Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian as required.
- Make travel and accommodation arrangements for Defence Section and UK based visitors as required.
- Make travel arrangements for official delegations travelling from Ukraine to UK.
- Oversee course administration to UK and other countries.
- Support other members of Defence Section and deputise as required for Senior Liaison Officer as required.
- Process flight diplomatic clearances and border crossing requests.
- Other tasks as requested by Senior Defence Section Liaison Officer and other Defence Section members.
Why should you apply?
Are you a team player who would like to work in a diverse team within a fast-moving and exciting environment?
This is an international role, and you will have a chance to work within a central and dynamic team and in partnership with local, international stakeholders and other ministries of Government.
We are offering you the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for personal growth.
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- Proficiency in English and Ukrainian (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
- Min 5 years of previous administrative and work experience in an international environment;
- Min 5 years of previous work experience in dealing with government officials;
- Understanding of local Ukrainian Government departments;
- Be able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines, without compromising the quality of work;
- Have strong organisational and communication skills;
- To be IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook).
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- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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21 April 2024
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Administrative Officer (AO)
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Permanent
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Ukraine
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Kyiv
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British Embassy
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USD
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$1,810.37
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1 July 2024
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Working patterns: This is a full-time permanent contract for 5 working days (35 hours net) per week. The core working hours are 08:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday. However, due to the nature of the work there may a requirement to work in the evenings and at weekends, and on Embassy holidays. In this case TOIL will be granted in accordance with FCDO policy.
The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.
The Embassy is a committed and friendly team, which has stayed strong and united despite the enormous challenges following Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion on 24 February 2022. The staff share a strong feeling that their work really matters. The Russian invasion has strengthened the resolve of the team and the people of Ukraine.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ukraine is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law.
Learning and development opportunities: Political work is currently expected to take up no more than 20% of the role, but depending on the jobholder’s aptitude and interest, there may be opportunities to expand this.
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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.
*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.
The British Embassy does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The British Embassy will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
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