View Vacancy - Political Officer
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Job Category
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political
roles)
Job Subcategory
Political
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Libya has a vacancy for the position of
Political Officer grade B3 (L).
Main Purpose of the Job:
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with
key Libyan contacts in security
and counter-terrorism (CT) to support the delivery of the United Kingdom strategic CT
objectives in Libya, and to provide high-quality analysis and reporting to improve UK
understanding of security dynamics in Libya.
and counter-terrorism (CT) to support the delivery of the United Kingdom strategic CT
objectives in Libya, and to provide high-quality analysis and reporting to improve UK
understanding of security dynamics in Libya.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The UK Government is expanding its CT and Counter-Extremism
(CE) network overseas,
following a Strategic Defence and Security Review, which re-emphasised the importance
of The UK’s CT work internationally. This new position is part of the global Counter Terrorism
and Extremism Network (CTEN). You will help deliver UK strategic objectives working with
a range of colleagues from different UK Government departments, and work closely with key
Libyan CT and security contacts.
following a Strategic Defence and Security Review, which re-emphasised the importance
of The UK’s CT work internationally. This new position is part of the global Counter Terrorism
and Extremism Network (CTEN). You will help deliver UK strategic objectives working with
a range of colleagues from different UK Government departments, and work closely with key
Libyan CT and security contacts.
The key objectives for the post are to:
• Strengthen and maintain a network of high-level CT and
security actors. Use network to
produce regular, high quality reporting on areas of UK interest, with a particular focus on CT
and support regular engagement with these actors by UK personnel.
produce regular, high quality reporting on areas of UK interest, with a particular focus on CT
and support regular engagement with these actors by UK personnel.
• Support UK based residents and visitors to the platform in
Tripoli, including seniors and
representatives from different UK departments, in conducting impactful CT meeting programmes
in Tripoli. Use network to guide and organise programmes which manage visitor expectations,
achieve their objectives and satisfy the embassy management team. This will include providing
interpretation in meetings, and translation of written material form Arabic to English and
representatives from different UK departments, in conducting impactful CT meeting programmes
in Tripoli. Use network to guide and organise programmes which manage visitor expectations,
achieve their objectives and satisfy the embassy management team. This will include providing
interpretation in meetings, and translation of written material form Arabic to English and
• Advise senior staff on Libyan CT issues, working closely
with colleagues to ensure that our
engagements with Libyan contacts are conducted at the highest standards, promises are honoured,
agreed subjects are followed up and goals achieved.
engagements with Libyan contacts are conducted at the highest standards, promises are honoured,
agreed subjects are followed up and goals achieved.
Candidates for this position should demonstrate strong
capability in:
• Policy advice. The successful candidate will need to be
comfortable advising senior UK government
officials, including the Ambassador, on CT and security policy. They will also need to be comfortable
liaising with the highest levels of the Libyan government.
officials, including the Ambassador, on CT and security policy. They will also need to be comfortable
liaising with the highest levels of the Libyan government.
• Collaborating with others. The UK presence in Libya is
split across multiple offices in Benghazi, Tripoli,
and also Tunis. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with effective communication skills
who is comfortable working with colleagues in an open and collegiate manner, including across a split platform.
While primarily focused on CT the jobholder will also work closely with colleagues across migration, defense and
criminal justice, supporting their activity where required.
and also Tunis. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with effective communication skills
who is comfortable working with colleagues in an open and collegiate manner, including across a split platform.
While primarily focused on CT the jobholder will also work closely with colleagues across migration, defense and
criminal justice, supporting their activity where required.
• Problem solving. Candidates will need to exercise sound
judgement and consider innovative solutions to
problems as they arise. They will also need to identify potential future risks and opportunities, and take mitigating
action to prevent issues from developing.
problems as they arise. They will also need to identify potential future risks and opportunities, and take mitigating
action to prevent issues from developing.
• Influencing others. The jobholder will need to leverage
this network of contacts to deliver results against UK
Government CT strategies, and to use their influencing and strategic thinking skills to increase political cooperation on CT issues. They will need to track developments within the complex Libyan CT system, and think imaginatively about ways to pursue CT interests,
while preserving wider equities such as security sector reform.
Government CT strategies, and to use their influencing and strategic thinking skills to increase political cooperation on CT issues. They will need to track developments within the complex Libyan CT system, and think imaginatively about ways to pursue CT interests,
while preserving wider equities such as security sector reform.
• Resilience. With an unpredictable security situation, significant
senior UK interest and a small platform,
requirements can change rapidly. Senior visits can be called or cancelled, and meetings rescheduled late
in the day.
The job holder will need to demonstrate adaptability and resilience to meet these changing requirements,
managing relationships and putting together effective programmes with little notice.
requirements can change rapidly. Senior visits can be called or cancelled, and meetings rescheduled late
in the day.
The job holder will need to demonstrate adaptability and resilience to meet these changing requirements,
managing relationships and putting together effective programmes with little notice.
Key Competencies:
• Seeing the Big Picture – This is about having an in-depth
understanding and knowledge of how your role
fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
• 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.
• Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means
focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility
and accountability for quality outcomes.
• Demonstrating Resilience - This is about helping our
people to build resilience in international roles,
supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts.
supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Fluent in English and Arabic both written and oral
• Detailed knowledge of the Libyan security context
• A thorough understanding of the Libyan government and key
security actors operating in Libya
• Strong written communication skills in English and
familiarity with report writing on security issues
• Strong networking skills
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• An existing network of senior contacts within the Libyan
security sector would be an advantage
• Experience of working with the international community
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering,
Delivering at Pace, Demonstrating Resilience
Application deadline 29 September 2018
Grade B3 (L)
Type of Position Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week 40
Region Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory Libya
Location (City) Tripoli
Type of Post British Embassy
Number of vacancies 1
Starting monthly salary () LYD 2,371
Start Date 1 December 2018
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working Hours and Remuneration:
Conditioned working hours are 40 hours gross per week.
Standard working hours are
from 08:00 am to 16:00 pm from Sunday to Thursday. A flexible working pattern may be
possible by agreement with the line manager but it would be dependent on business requirements.
The Embassy offers a starting salary of LYD 2,371. This is full-time, permanent contract.
from 08:00 am to 16:00 pm from Sunday to Thursday. A flexible working pattern may be
possible by agreement with the line manager but it would be dependent on business requirements.
The Embassy offers a starting salary of LYD 2,371. This is full-time, permanent contract.
The Embassy is committed to ensuring that you are able to
maintain a suitable work-life balance.
The appointment will be subject to satisfactory local and UK
security clearances.
Additional information Eligibility:
The successful candidate must have the right to live and
work in Libya and will need to be cleared for security purposes by the UK
Government.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents
when applying online.
1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. A completely filled out online application form. Kindly
ensure that concrete examples of each
competence will be provided on the application summary section of the form.
competence will be provided on the application summary section of the form.
3. A covering letter stating why you feel you have the
necessary skills and competences to apply for the role.
**Your application must include examples in your cover
letter of when you have demonstrated the
competencies outlined above. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected.
competencies outlined above. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 29
September 2018. Applications received after
the stated deadline will not be considered.
the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of job applications, the Embassy
receives, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is
expected to take around two months.
The start date mentioned 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.
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employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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