Eligibility:

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Egypt.

Remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD 548 per month, subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations, based on a 42 hours per week. The successful candidate will have to work on shift pattern basis.

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. 

We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training and development, etc. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract basis for one (1) year, subject to three (3) months’ probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.

The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers through formal and informal training and coaching. An active Learning & Development Committee supports staff in their goals. In addition, all staff have access to the resources that the Embassy and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s International Academy provides.

We provide opportunities for personal development to help develop skills needed to do the job effectively alongside a range of other learning opportunities.

How to apply:

Interested candidates can apply through the following:

1. Submit an online application form and attach an updated CV or
2. Submit a hard copy CV in the Embassy Office addressing to Corporate Services HR.

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Egypt local time) on 14 July 2024. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Cairo) applying for this position should consider informing their current line managers upon submission of their application.

Process: 

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates 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.

Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.

The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Egypt employment law.