Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
CSSF – Conflict Stability and Security Fund
Main purpose of job:
JOPP is a UK government unit that builds relationships with other governments in the field of protective security, helping other governments to improve security against terrorist attacks, including how to be prepared if it were to happen – this forms part of the Protect & Prepare strands of the UK’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST). JOPP also seeks to increase the UK government’s understanding of local capability to help protect tourists, and then reduce risks by working collaboratively with host states to improve capabilities. The jobholder will identify opportunities to deploy UK expertise in the field of protective security in order to protect against and prepare for terrorist attacks.
Roles and responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for this role include:
Coordinating between UK and Thai government representatives on protective security issues.
- Develop and maintain an excellent network of contacts across central and local government, law enforcement and civil society across Thailand;
- Identify opportunities to deploy UK security expertise, in line with UK and Thai government requirements.
Managing the UK government’s Protect & Prepare programme of activity for Thailand.
- Lead the design and implementation of JOPP work in Thailand;
- Programme management, including effective monitoring and evaluation of projects and budgets, in line with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Home Office best practice.
Engaging key industry stakeholders on protective security issues.
- Identify key industry stakeholders across Thailand e.g. hotels, tour companies, industry groups;
- Present to and advise stakeholders (requires extensive and targeted travel within Thailand, with some regional travel);
- Organise and support visits to Thailand by UK-based specialists e.g. for training events;
- Engage on other security issues, as required.
- A high level of oral and written English skills.
- Previous security experience (at least five years in a security-related role).
- Previous presenting experience, including to large audiences.
- Project and budget management skills and/or experience.
- Strong organisational skills including attending to detail, keeping track of deadlines, and ability to manage own work with limited supervision.
- Strong collaborative skills including professional and confident communication.
- IT skills including in MS Office applications Word and Excel.
- Language requirement: English (Fluent)
- Prior experience of working with the UK or other governments, NGOs or similar organisations.
- Knowledge of UK CT policies and architecture.
- Experience of working on issues related to protective security.
- UK security clearance to OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE or higher.
- Thai language skills.
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service, Engaging Internationally
9 November 2020
C4 (L)
Full-time
36
Asia Pacific
Thailand
Bangkok
British Embassy
1
101,719
30 December 2020
31 March 2021
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary (will be abated for those not liable to tax), benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and comprehensive development programme based upon business need and individual staff requirements.
Length of contract: this is a project-funded position. Funding is in place until the end of the current financial year ending 31 March 2021, and is likely to receive funding for at least an additional 12 months.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The British Embassy Bangkok encourages all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training (courses) and informal (job-shadowing, coaching, on-the-job training etc). The majority of our formal L&D opportunities are drawn from FCDO resources. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training (‘lunch & learn’) or coaching/mentoring. All staff are eligible for 5 L&D days a year.
Working patterns:
Full time role (36 hours/week, Monday to Friday). Flexible working available (Embassy core hours are 1000-1600 Mon-Thurs and 1000-1300 Friday).
This role requires extensive travel across Thailand, with some regional travel.
In crisis/emergency situations work as required to support the Embassy response (sometimes on a shift pattern working unsociable hours).
This job is suitable for flexible working patterns, subject to operational requirements.
Other conditions:
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain work authorisation in Thailand in order to apply. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
The start date mentioned in the job 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 suitable clearances.
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, 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.
British Embassy Bangkok’s Vision and Values:
VISION: What do we want to build?
A better, safer, more prosperous world for Britons and Thais alike.
MISSION: How will we achieve this?
By championing UK values and delivering tangible benefits to individuals, businesses and society: through quality service, effective partnerships and local expertise.
VALUES: that underpin our work
Courage: In our approach to our work: supporting innovation, creativity and taking calculated risks in solving problems; encouraging challenge and welcoming diverse perspectives; honesty in acknowledging and learning from mistakes.
Ambition: In the challenge we set ourselves: Striving to be excellent in the quality of service we deliver; inspiring our teams, colleagues, customers and stakeholders; passionate about our purpose.
Generosity: Of spirit: Kindness in our daily actions and conversations; openness to differing cultures, ideas and opinions; understanding of differing styles and honest mistakes to build a culture of support.
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