Desirable:

•  Knowledge of the various government institutions in KRI and ability to secure access at Director general / senior leader / Director within those institutions
• Full driving licence
• Experience of working in an area with a high level of personal responsibility and has a track record of being accountable for own actions / decisions
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, including evidence of engaging stakeholders, customers and partners at all levels

 Language requirements:

•  Proficiency in English and Kurdish is essential. Arabic language skills are desirable.

Working hours and remuneration:

The Consulate General aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.

The role grade is at Executive Officer (EO) grade, with a base salary of US$ 2604 per month. This base salary is paid 13 times a year. In addition, a monthly security allowance of US$ 200 is payable for this role. The allowance is subject to review and may be altered or withdrawn at any time.

No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This position is for a full-time employment on a permanent contract basis. Employment is also subject to a 90-day probationary period .

Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Normal working hours are from 09:00 to 17:00 from Sundays to Wednesdays and from 09:00 to 15:00 on Thursdays. There may be some flexibility for starting and leaving times as long as the conditioned hours are completed. This will be considered based on operational requirements and in agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Consulate policies.

The NCA is a 24/7 organisation, and working patterns must support business requirements.  The job holder may be required to travel regularly within KRI.  Some work (including travel) will be required during the evenings and occasionally weekends, for which time off in lieu or overtime (where applicable) will be applicable.

The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and will involve occasionally working out of hours (evening and/ or weekends) during events. 

We are committed to ensuring that you are able to maintain a suitable work-life balance. Annual leave entitlement is 21 days (on a pro rata basis) plus 17 public holidays (UK/ Iraq holidays).

We encourage a culture of continuous learning. Relevant training will be provided, and the successful candidate will have access to a broad spectrum of training and The NCA is fully committed to the professional development and training of its staff. There are some specific training courses that are relevant to the role.  This may necessitate travel to the UK or wider across the Region to undertake training in a suitable training environment. All staff have access to the Civil Service-Learning platform, which gives access to training to improve job-specific skills. Country-based staff are entitled to a minimum number of annual training days.  

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include to their online application form

1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);

2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and

3) specific examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is at 23:55 Erbil local time on 20 May 2026

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

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.

Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Baghdad/ British Consulate General Erbil) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application. 

The start date mentioned in the 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 and maintaining suitable clearances and reference checks.

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 1-2 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the 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.   

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 Consulate General Erbil is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.