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View Vacancy – 27099 – Executive Assistant to the Ambassador & CLO – AO (LUA)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

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job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

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Job Subcategory

Corporate Services Support

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Job description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy in Angola needs a Private Secretary to the Ambassador to provide high-quality, confidential, and politically sensitive executive support to the Ambassador. The role sits at the heart of the Embassy’s leadership and decision-making, managing the Ambassador’s priorities, coordinating and monitoring delivery of Embassy teams, and ensuring effective engagement with senior government, political, business, and civil society stakeholders. The post holder will need sound judgment, discretion, and initiative in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment, ensuring that the Ambassador’s time and influence are used to maximum effect. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting Diplomatic staff and their families.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Ambassadorial Diary, Engagement and Correspondence (55%)

Manage the Ambassador’s diary and correspondence, prioritizing competing demands and making judgements around how best to use his/her time.
Act as first point of contact for senior external stakeholders, including Ministers, senior officials, business leaders, and Heads of Mission, building personal relationships with them and their teams.

2. Visits, Events and Travel (10%)

Coordinate Ambassadorial visits and Programmes, both local and international to ensure time is well-used
Support logistical arrangements for official events where needed, including advising on protocol, VIP handling, and follow-up.
Support high-level incoming visits by Ministers and senior officials

3. Secretariat functions with Corporate Board and Country Board (10%)

Organise quarterly meetings of Corporate Board and Country Board, inviting attendees, collecting papers in advance, and taking and sending out minutes.
Following up on action points in a timely manner to ensure progress.

4. Community Liaison Officer (15%)

Ensure best advice is available to diplomats and families and support them where needed upon arrival and departure from Luanda.

5. Budget (5%)

Responsibility for Embassy wide travel budgets, monitoring spends against forecasts.

6. 5% backup support for IT officer.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure)

Travel budget

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Strong judgment and ability to make decisions, sometimes under pressure.
Good English and Portuguese.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work calmly under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and Teams

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Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience in a Private Office, Executive Assistant, or PA role
Experience working in an international or diplomatic environment

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Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service

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Application deadline

21 July 2026

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Grade

Administrative Officer (AO)

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Type of position

Permanent

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Working hours per week

35 hours

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Region

Africa

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Country/Territory

Angola

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Location (City)

Luanda

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Type of Post

British Embassy

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Number of vacancies

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Salary Currency

USD

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Salary

2,448.00 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)

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Type of Salary

monthly

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Start Date

1 September 2026

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Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

Access to a strong learning and development offer, including FCDO training, mentoring, shadowing opportunities and exposure to senior decision-making at Post

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Additional information

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
All applicants must legally be able to work for the British Embassy in Angola with the correct visa/status or work permit already in place and prior to applying for this role.
Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
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 Luanda are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Angola.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

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View Vacancy – 27099 – Executive Assistant to the Ambassador & CLO – AO (LUA)

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