View Vacancy – Border Force Office Manager (AZE20.388)

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The British Embassy in Azerbaijan is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Border Force Office Manager, Grade B3(L).

Border Force Project Hunter is a UK funded project that aims to build international capability in data analysis and targeting, with a view to enhance customs and border-crossing procedures for international carriage of people and goods. The objective is to deter the movement across national borders of individuals and goods that would harm the national interest of these countries, by enhancing effective border control.

The successful applicant will join a small Border Force Project Hunter team focusing on building collaborative partnerships with law enforcement agencies at the border both in Baku and throughout the Caucasus region. Reporting the Higher Officer, you will have responsibility for a wide variety of office duties.

You will be fluent in English and Azerbaijani. You will be regularly required to translate documents and in person at meetings and training events with external stakeholders. You will on occasion be required to translate at training courses which are several days in duration.

This is a busy and interesting role based at the Embassy, which we are looking to fill with an individual who is a team-player, willing to adapt to the requirements of the position, which may vary during your time at the Embassy.

The successful applicant must be willing to travel both within Azerbaijan and internationally. This may include overnight stays away from home (generally for no more than 5 nights).

A decision on funding of the project beyond March 2021 is currently awaited which may lead to the contact being extended beyond the initial period by mutual agreement.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Support Border Force Higher Officer assigned to the team and deputise for them in their absence;
• Play a role in the corporate life of the British Embassy (e.g.: crisis exercising);
• Translation of documents and in person at meetings and training events;
• Assist in building relationships with law enforcement partners throughout the region, through regular liaison;
• Undertake in-depth fact finding and analysis in order to identify the best approach or solution from a range of options;
• Support the senior management team by compiling reports, briefings and presentations as necessary;
• Provide a full range of administrative support to the team including, scheduling meetings, writing minutes, managing databases and booking travel;
• Line manage driver(s) employed by the team and oversee the maintenance of official vehicles, insurance and servicing;
• Arrange servicing of equipment donated to partner agencies and manage the budget for this;
• Assist with financial reporting and the correct running of the Project Hunter accounts, including the compilation of financial forecasts, accurate reports and monthly returns;
• Compile tactical and strategic reports;
• Assist with the review and reporting of ongoing projects within the region;
• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be required, within the grading and core competences of the job.

• Fluent English and Azerbaijani; 
• University degree or Bachelor’s 
• Experience in oral and written translation;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines;
• Flexibility, creativity and ability to learn quickly and develop new skills;
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft applications;
• Ability to work independently and to take the initiative as well as being able to work well with others.