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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Consular Roles)
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Consular
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The British Embassy in Doha is part of a worldwide network that represents political, economic, security and consular interests overseas. We are looking for a Pro Consul in the Consular Team to provide 12 months maternity cover.
Our purpose is to support British people living, travelling and working in our region by providing high quality, accessible consular services, focused on those most in need; responding rapidly to all crises, leading cross-government action; and reducing preventable incidents affecting British people through collaboration with partners and governments.
Reporting to the Vice Consul, the main purpose of the role is to ensure that British Nationals receive a professional, high-quality service and that the advice provided is accurate, timely, consistent and offered in a sensitive manner in line with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance. The role will include developing and maintaining contacts with local authorities and in the community, providing notarial and documentary services and taking part in our communications and prevention work.
In response to local or regional crisis, the jobholder will play a key role in the section’s response and deployment.
The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter, highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal and office management skills.
Consular work can sometimes be emotionally challenging, distressing and of a sensitive nature. The jobholder will therefore be expected to demonstrate high levels of personal resilience and maintain absolute consular confidentiality and impartiality.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide professional and efficient Consular services
Prevention Communications and Outreach
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager or head of section. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following Key Behaviours and Diversity & Inclusion during the interview:
Key behaviours required
Diversity and Inclusion
The British Embassy Doha has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination and is fully committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
We are committed to valuing diversity and to equality of opportunity. Our aim is to create and promote an environment in which all staff are treated fairly and with respect and feel able to contribute to the best of their abilities.
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Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service
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3 August 2025
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Administrative Officer (AO)
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Full-time, Fixed Term
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12 months
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Middle East & North Africa
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Qatar
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Doha
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British Embassy
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QAR
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13,255 plus 800 transport allowance
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monthly
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2 November 2025
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Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including non-negotiable salary of QAR 13,255 per calendar month and transportation allowance of QAR 800 per calendar month, paid in arrears. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is for a 1-year maternity cover, on a fixed-term basis for one (1) year, subject to a 3-month probationary period.
Conditioned working hours is 38 hours per week. Embassy working hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Sundays to Wednesdays and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
The Embassy supports flexible working including working from home for some part of the working week and is committed to helping its staff maintain a healthy work life balance.
The successful candidate may have the opportunity to travel within the Gulf region (and possibly further afield) for training and logistical purposes.
The Embassy has an active Continuous Professional Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop professionally. The 70/20/10 learning, and development model is applied flexibility, with both internal and formal opportunities readily available.
Full Consular training will be provided on the job with many other L&D opportunities offered across the consular network.
The successful candidate will need to commence security clearance procedures through the Embassy and will be required to have or obtain the appropriate security clearance before employment commences and maintain this clearance throughout the period of employment.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Please refrain from the use of AI based tools when completing your application, this is to ensure a fair competition for all candidates and helps maintain the integrity process. If the use of AI is identified, your application may be rejected.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 Local Time on 03 Aug 2025.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Doha) 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 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 twelve (12) 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, medical clearance, and reference checks.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Doha 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 Qatari employment law.
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