British Embassy Jobs in Khartoum Sudan - Recruiting Defence Section Programmes and Project Officer
British Embassy Jobs in Khartoum Sudan - Recruiting Defence Section Programmes and Project Officer
Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory
MOD (Ministry of Defence)
Job Description
Main purpose of job:
Project management of English Language Training programme for Sudanese Armed Forces and oversight of Defence Section training, projects and courses and ad-hoc Defence Section support.
Roles and responsibilities
Manage the Defence English Language Training (ELT) Programme provided to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and delivered by the British Council.
Liaison with SAF, British Council and other organisations as required.
Promote the success of the programme.
Seek opportunities to improve ELT for the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Prepare SAF officers for UK and international courses.
Provide in-country assistance for UK MOD courses delivered in country.
Manage the SAF Alumni database.
Provide full office support to maintain smooth running of the Defence Section including: Planning and booking of travel; Logistic and secretarial support to Defence Attaché’s meetings with visitors to the section.
Maintain and improve office filing system (paper and electronic).
Provide cover for the Assistant to the Defence Attaché in his/her absence.
Other duties as required and directed by Defence Attaché or Assistant.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Microsoft Office
Experience in either project work or administration
Ability to work flexibly using own initiative.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience of teaching English
Experience with MS Word and Excel
Experience in liaising with external/international organisations
Experience of working with
the military
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
Additional information
Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Khartoum are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Sudan.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to; Obtain the relevant permit; Pay the fees for the permit; Make arrangements to relocate; Meet the costs to relocation
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 27th January 2019
For more information and job application details, see; British Embassy Jobs in Khartoum Sudan - Recruiting Defence Section Programmes and Project Officer
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