Consular Officer

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Consular Officer

QAR 227,329 per annum plus thirteenth (13th) month bonus equivalent to one month of the base salary.

Term/Indeterminate

This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and
Conditions of Employment for LES in Doha

Officer

LE07

Doha, Qatar

27-03-2021 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

Under the direction of the Management Consular Officer (MCO), delivers consular, passport, citizenship, emergency management and notarial services. Provides support to Canadian citizens and 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.

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:
•Advanced English | Professional competence – Level 3 (spoken, written and comprehension)
•Advanced Arabic | Professional competence – Level 3 (spoken, written and comprehension)
•Intermediate French | Limited working competence – Level 2 (spoken, written and comprehension)

Experience:
•At least three (3) years of recent (within the past six (6) years) experience providing customer/client service/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 or with foreign governments or international organizations, to obtain government services.
•Providing advice, briefings, presentations, and written reports to clients and/or management.

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.
•Native Arabic and/or English | / Advanced & Superior Professional competence – Level 4 & 5 (spoken, written and comprehension)
•Advanced French | Professional competence – Level 3 (spoken, written and comprehension)
•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

N/A

•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.

Please note that conditions of employment are mandatory requirements for continued employment with the High Commission of Canada. These may be reviewed on a periodic basis and failure to meet any of the mandatory conditions may result in a change to employment status up to and including dismissal.
•Ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability security screening (including a criminal record and credit check).
•Proof of eligibility to work in Qatar and copies of educational qualifications will be required at the interview stage of the process.

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.

•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.
•Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
•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]