Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
MOD (Ministry of Defence)
Note: Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy in Sofia is part of the United Kingdom’s diplomatic service, a worldwide network representing British political, economic and consular interests in Bulgaria and is now looking for an Assistant to Defence Attaché.
Main purpose of job:
Assist the Defence Attaché in maintaining a point of contact between the UK Ministry of Defence and Bulgarian Ministry of Defence, supporting UK forces in country and managing our network of contact.
Roles and responsibilities :
- Providing assistance to the Defence Attaché and acting as a point of contact for UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD) and Bulgarian Ministry of Defence.
- Building contacts with the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other specialised agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations, Defence Industry companies and other fellow Embassies.
- Administration and implementation of Defence Engagement Activity Programme between Bulgaria and UK.
- Managing Diplomatic clearances for UK aircraft, ships, vehicles visiting Bulgaria.
- Planning, organizing and leading on all UK Defence-related events and visits to Bulgaria (go on recces and exercise grounds when there are units from the UK exercising in Bulgaria). Travel in country and occasionally abroad, sometimes over night or more.
- Accompanying Defence Attaché on official visits, meetings and representational activities. Translation/interpreting to/from Bulgarian/English for Defence Section as and when required.
- Providing input to the UK Vice Chief of Defence Staff monthly report and producing briefings/reports for the HMA and UK MoD; drafting letters/ speeches on behalf of the HMA and DA; preparing press releases and posts for the British Embassy website and social media in cooperation with the Embassy Media Officer.
- Office administration including correspondence, filing, organising meetings, diary-management and cash account activity.
- Providing Defence Section assistance to UKTI team in British Embassy Sofia. Develop expertise on Cyber Security.
- Fluency in English and Bulgarian (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*).
- Previous experience in office administration and event planning and management.
- Strong interpersonal skills for influencing at all levels.
- Self-motivated, independent and effective team-player.
- Discretion.
- Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Bachelor degree.
- Previous experience of working in defence/security field, and international organisations.
- Some knowledge of defence issues, both globally and Bulgarian.
- Clean driving license.
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
3 January 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Temporary
36
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Bulgaria
Sofia
British Embassy
1
2,463.97 (Salary not negotiable)
1 February 2021
This is a full-time, temporary position (36 hours per week) of 12 months to cover a maternity leave.
The successful candidate will receive a monthly salary of BGN 2,463.97 gross.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. Anyone with right of residence and employment in Bulgaria may apply, including all EU/EEA citizens and the family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Bulgaria.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions Service according to Bulgarian employment law.
Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Bulgaria and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary after 31st December 2020. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Additional Information (due to Covid 19):
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You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
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Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action.
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Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
FCO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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