• Project or programme management experience

Working hours and other benefits:

The Embassy offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for the role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of DZD 270,924.68 per month plus DZD 15,000. However, employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The package includes medical insurance, 25 days of paid leave annually (on pro rata basis, increasing to 30 days after completion of 5 years of service) along with up to 14 days paid public holidays. The Embassy offers a good working environment in a modern, purpose-built office, as well as use of the Embassy’s recreational facilities: on-site swimming pool, a tennis court, and gym facilities after working hours.

This position is for a full-time employment, on a permanent contract, subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Conditioned working hours is 38 hours per week. Normal working hours are 08:00 to 15:40 from Sunday to Thursday. The Embassy encourages flexible working, with an opportunity for staff to work one day a week from home subject to operational need and line manager’s approval.

The Embassy aims to be a highly inclusive place to work, celebrating a workforce with both diversity of thought and background. To help achieve this, the Embassy takes a values-based approach to leadership and people management and has a zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.

Within the embassy, there is an active L&D culture, with a variety of opportunities on offer, from ad hoc learning sessions run by embassy colleagues to more structured courses, and you will be encouraged to participate in these.

You will have full access to the FCDO’s International Academy learning and development platform, providing formal and informal L&D across the organisation. You will benefit from the opportunity to participate in a variety of training courses according to your interests and development needs. This includes specific training on FCDO procurement processes and Health and Safety requirements.

In addition to job-specific training, you will have access to the whole range of training through the FCDO’s International Academy, enabling you to build professional skills including leadership and management, as well as developing your understanding of the UK.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include in English:

1. an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Covering Letter
2. motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role
3. examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 7th March 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.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

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.

The British Embassy Algiers is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.