View Vacancy – Counter-Terrorism Programme Manager

The British Embassy in Baghdad is seeking an individual for the position of Counter-Terrorism Programme Manager, Grade – B3 (L).

Objective:

The Job Holder will work closely with the Counter-Terrorism (CT) Officer and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to provide and manage information related to the British Embassy’s CT programmes. The Job Holder will lead on financial reporting, as well as monitoring and evaluation of projects, with support from the CT Officer, to ensure programmes are delivered to standard, represent value for money, and are effective in advancing the UK’s strategic CT objectives for Iraq.  The Job Holder will lead on regular open-source reporting on, and analysis of, Daesh activity, Iraqi CT operations, and political developments in the Iraqi security sector. They will also provide support to the wider CT Team, assisting with translation, interpretation, and other ad-hoc tasks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Programme Management (70%)

The Job Holder will support the CT Officer in managing the Counter-Terrorism Programme Fund, which covers a wide range of project activity relating to human rights-compliant detentions, investigations, and prosecutions, as well as preventing radicalisation. The job holder will work with the CT Officer to ensure that project finances are managed effectively, monitoring & evaluation is thorough, and that all activity contributes towards the UK’s strategic CT objectives.  The job holder will act as a point of contact for the programme, working closely with other Programme Managers across the Embassy, colleagues in London, and counterparts across the Middle East and Gulf Region. Day-to-day this will involve:

• Tracking and forecasting spend, reporting this regularly to London.
• Invoicing payments, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Scrutinising implementer budgets to ensure value for money.
• Leading on procurement and contracting processes for new/renewed projects or suppliers, working closely with Commercial Directorate in London. This includes undertaking due diligence, preparing contracts and raising new purchase orders.
• Authoring key programme documentation, including: programme documents, Theories of Change and Results Frameworks with support from the CT Officer.
• Monitoring implementers to ensure delivery meets the required standards and fits with strategic aims.
• Providing logistical support for programme activity as required.

Reporting (20%)

Drawing on open-source Arabic language media and information gleaned from the CT Team’s network of contacts, the Job Holder will produce weekly reporting on the Daesh threat picture, Iraqi CT operations, and any developments in the Iraqi security sector. The reporting will contain analysis of trends and highlight any recommended actions or implications for the CT Team’s/wider Embassy’s work.

Administrative/Other (10%)

The Job Holder will be expected to be flexible and perform ad hoc duties as required. These are likely to include:

• Providing logistical support for incoming & outgoing official visits.
• Acting as interpreter for CT Team/other Embassy staff at meetings, receptions and events. Interpretation and translation may include complicated and precise economic, political, and legal terms.
• Providing support for wider Embassy activities as needed.
• Occasional evening work for which time off in lieu would be granted.

Resources Managed:

• £3.25 million (p.a.) CTPF Pursue funding.

Key Competencies:

• Delivering Value for Money – Delivering value for money involves the efficient, effective and economic use of taxpayers’ money in the delivery of public services.
• Leading and Communicating – Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
• Managing a Quality Service – Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
• Seeing the Big Picture – Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.

Essential:

• Fluent communication skills in English and Arabic language (both spoken and written).
• Finance management experience – training in FCDO systems will be provided.
• Contract management and/or commercial procurement experience – instruction in FCDO processes will be provided.
• Advanced IT skills (Excel in particular, but also Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Some familiarity with the Iraqi security architecture.
• Some experience of translating or interpreting between Arabic and English in a professional context.
• High school qualification/s and relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree.