Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
The British Embassy in Rabat is seeking a hard working team player to take up the position of Counter Terrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Network (CTEN) Officer grade B3 (L).
Main purpose of the job:
This position will form part of the UK’s enhancement of its security cooperation with Morocco on both Counter Terrorism (CT) and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). With UK security specialists from across UK Government, the role will provide policy and programme support to the CTEN team in Rabat, working to ensure all activity is aligned with UK strategic aims and funded under the Counter Terrorism Programme Fund (CTPF).
The successful candidate will be a good team player who is adaptable, organised and a good communicator, able to engage with teams across the Embassy and with external contacts.
Main duties and responsibilities:
On taking up responsibilities, the successful candidate will:
- Monitor, analyse and report on key developments in CT and CVE in Morocco, providing insights to inform CT/CVE programming.
- Research to develop understanding of the drivers of radicalisation, as well as the motivations of violent extremists.
- Management of projects funded under the CTPF, working with CTEN team in the development of CVE project bids.
- Ensure that Rabat’s CTPF Programme meets strict programme management standards, including management of contracts and monitoring and evaluation of the projects.
- Develop and manage constructive relationships with our stakeholders, including colleagues at British Embassies in the region as well as in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Home Office in London, as well as prospective project implementers.
- Any other business in support of the Embassy’s CT Team, including management if inward and outward visits and other logistical support to CTEN team over travel, event organisation etc.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Key Competences:
- Delivering at Pace: Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. It’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
- Collaborating and Partnering: People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
- Seeing the Big Picture: Is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. It’s about recognising wider Civil Service priorities and ensuring work is in the national interest.
- Making Effective Decisions: Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice. It means showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned justifiable decisions.
- High standard of spoken and written English (IELTS score of at least 7 or equivalent)
- Bilingual level of spoken and written French
- Able to communicate in Arabic
- Previous experience of programme management
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
- Flexibility, creativity and ability to learn quickly and develop new skills
- High standard of Microsoft excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft applications
- Experience of working with an international development organisation
- A good knowledge of Morocco’s geopolitical and social structures
- A good understanding of Moroccan security structures (Ministry of Interior, DGAPR, DGSN, Gendarmerie, Forces Auxilliaries)
- An understanding of Morocco’s approach to tackling terrorism and violent extremism
- Experience of working with Civil Society Organisations
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
21 July 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
38
Middle East & North Africa
Morocco
Rabat
British Embassy
1
23,446
1 September 2021
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of MAD 23,446 per month, inclusive of all allowances. However, 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. The package includes a good level of medical insurance, 21 days of annual leave per annum (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays, access to on-site swimming pool, tennis court and gym facilities.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The contract will be for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term basis for one-year with a view for an extension, subject to 3 months probation period that can be extended up to 6 months.
Conditioned working hours for the position are 38 hours per week Monday to Friday. Normal office hours (Mon-Thu 0800-1615, Fri 0800-1300). We encourages flexible working, subject to operational need and line manager’s approval. Independent working will be tested as a competence in interviews.
The Embassy has a strong commitment to learning and development and all staff are required to agree a learning and development plan with their line manager.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have a right to work and live in Morocco.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents in English when applying online:
- A covering letter
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and completed online application form.
** (Your application must include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter or motivation section in the application form. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Time) on 21 July 2021.
Please note that incomplete applications or applications received after the stated deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment/interview will be contacted.
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.
Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Morocco employment law.
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