Consular Officer – Anticipatory Competition based in Doha, Qatar. Leave a Comment / Other Jobs/Tenders / By NGO Tenders Job Ref: 4303 Job Title: Consular Officer – Anticipatory Competition Salary: Starting salary QAR 227,329 per annum plus thirteenth (13th) month bonus equivalent to one month of the base salary. Vacancy type: Term/Indeterminate Term Details: This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Doha Level: Officer Classification: LE-07 Location: Doha, Qatar Closing date for applications: 10-01-2021 at 23:59 UTC/GMT Summary of position: Under the direction of the Management Consular Officer (MCO), delivers consular, passport, citizenship, emergency management and notarial services. Manages consular cases such as arrest/detention, medical assistance and financial assistance, among others. Contributes to internal and external communications/correspondence, drafts materials, conducts research and performs other consular duties as required. Essential qualifications: Essential Qualifications Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications. Education: • Successfully completed Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. Language: • Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking); • Fluency in Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking); • Intermediate French (reading, writing and speaking). Experience: • At least three (3) years of recent (within the past six (6) years) experience providing customer/client support in a position for a corporate organization, foreign mission or other government office or international organization; • Collaborating and liaising with representatives of the Qatari Government to obtain government services, or with foreign governments or international organizations; • Research and analysis in order to provide advice and written reports to management and/or clients; • Working with computers (including MS Office and internet) and office software- Recent significant experience (3 years in past 5 years). Rated Requirements The rated requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practicaltests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment. Knowledge of: • Knowledge of general office procedures and practices; • Knowledge of Canadian consular services and legislation; • Knowledge of Qatari government ministries and mandates. Ability/Competencies • Effective communication – oral and written; • Able to set priorities, multi-task and manage time/workload effectively; • Ability to research, analyze and evaluate information effectively; • Client focus and ability to deal with difficult clients; • Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel); • Adaptability & flexibility; • Attention to detail / accuracy; • Work autonomously; • Strong interpersonal skills; • Judgement, initiative, tact and discretion; • Teamwork and cooperation. Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV. • Fluency in French (reading, writing, and speaking); • Experience providing passport and consular services for a Government organization; • Work experience in Canada or in an organization with Canadian clients; • Experience working in a Canadian diplomatic mission abroad. Organizational Needs: N/A Operational Requirements: • Working hours 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week; • Must be able to occasionally work planned overtime and unplanned overtime on short notice. Condition(s) of Employment: • Any job offer is subject to obtaining satisfactory references and obtaining and maintaining a reliability level security clearance (including a criminal background check and credit check); •The candidate must demonstrate that he is able to work legally in Qatar (valid QID card) and must present his educational credentials before proceeding to the interview. Area of selection: This position is open to internal and external candidates currently residing in Qatar and legally eligible to work with a valid QID. Candidates must meet all of the essential requirements stated below and applications must be received by the closing date. The Canadian Government is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor. Important Notes: How to apply • Please complete the online application form at the following http://chc.amris.com/wizards_v2/chc/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4303& • Applicants must submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae clearly demonstrating how they meet the education, language and experience required for the position; • Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected; • Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: CSDPDHHumanResources/[email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected; Important notes • Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. They are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application (English or French); • Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. • Please note that some email systems may block emails from unknown users. Candidates should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including junk mail; • Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process; • The Embassy of Canada to Qatar does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs; • If candidates need any special assistance in terms of attending exams or interviews, then please let us know during the application process; • The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the Embassy of Canada to Qatar, which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition; • If you have any questions at any stage of the process please send an email to CSDPDHHumanResources/[email protected] How to Apply To apply please follow this link https://ngotenders.net/jobs To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover letter where (ngotenders.net) you saw this job posting.
