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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Consular Roles)
Consular
Main purpose of job:
This role will sit within the British Embassy Colombia Consular Team and the successful Pro Consul will play a key role in front-line, excellent, professional and efficient consular services delivery to all British nationals and other eligible persons, who travel to, transit or reside in, Colombia. This includes, but is not limited to: issuing Emergency Travel Documents and some notary services required by the Colombian authorities (namely affirmations for marriage), supporting the most vulnerable British nationals who may have been the victim of crime (including those who may have been raped or sexually assaulted); hospitalised; have been arrested or detained in Colombia; or require additional support due to mental health needs; as well as stakeholder management, outreach initiatives and liaising with other relevant FCDO sections across the Americas and worldwide Consular Network, making an effective contribution to the wider team.
We aim to find a dynamic, well organised, proactive, fast learner and detail oriented Pro-Consul with strong communication and problem solving skills to join our team, willing to perform as a crucial member of the team working across multiple and evolving environments, such as extensive interaction with the public, with local, regional and UK authorities, with colleagues across the consular network in Colombia, the Americas Region, London, and with external stakeholders such as the INPEC, Fiscalía General de la Nación, Migración Colombia, among others.
The Pro Consul role, under the supervision of the Vice Consul & Head of Consular Team, is an exciting opportunity to test many core competencies and give the job holder exposure to senior officials, to broaden professional networks and to work in a high-profile and active team, amongst supportive colleagues with a strong sense of team spirit and a creative work ethos.
The successful candidate will receive extensive training and also have the opportunity to travel locally and regionally and also shape their own development with the extensive learning and development opportunities and training available to British Embassy staff.
Roles and responsibilities:
Resources managed:
Staff: Occasionally, to manage Intern/Consular Agents/ Consular Assistants
Budget: Consular fees and funds (Imprest/Benevolent Fund)
Must have the legal status to live and work in Colombia.
Language requirements:
Language: English and Spanish
Level of language required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling effective communication in both English and Spanish (minimum C1 level)
Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
11 August 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Colombia
Bogota
British Embassy
1
COP
COP $ 5,531,862 Monthly
9 September 2024
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The selected candidate should be available to start on 9th September (or sooner if clearance processing allows).
You will be expected to do a range of reading, self-led e-learning, and training courses (both virtual, and in person) during the first 6-8 months of the role. These courses are focused on consular assistance and services.
After the first year, a wider range of learning & development opportunities will open up – both in person and virtual, focused on building increased expertise & skills in consular delivery, but also across a range of other subject matter areas subject to the candidate’s interests and career focus including (but not limited to) self-development courses, first aid, budgeting and online publishing. Mentoring and coaching opportunities are part of our standard offer to all staff
Working Pattern:
Full time. Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The British Embassy Colombia has a flexible working policy.
The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Bogota
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