Senior Network Coordinator

British Embassy
AE - Dubai
February 3, 2025
IT

Position:
Senior Network Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Consular NetworkGrade:
Band 15Location:
DubaiReporting to:
Consular Regional Director, MENAContract:
1 year Renewable ContractBackground:
The Middle East and North Africa Consular Network comprises 26 Posts and over 85 staff, stretching from Morocco to Iran.
The Network is responsible for the delivery of consular services (assistance, documentary services and preventative activity) to British Nationals.
It is a highly cohesive and effective network, whose reputation is strong in terms of innovation and delivery.The Senior Network Coordinator (SNC) coordinates Consular Network activity and has a pivotal role on issues such as learning and development, finance and intranet development.
The SNC also manages the Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) for the Middle East and South Asia, working closely with crisis teams in London, Asia Pacific and the Americas.Main duties:
Regional Manager for the Middle East & South Asia RDTDeputy Regional Resilience Network CoordinatorNetwork Budget CoordinatorNetwork Learning & Development CoordinatorOversight of Network job-swaps and job-shadowingDesign and development of MENA Consular Network SharePoint siteBusiness planning and other support to CRD and Consular Board of ManagementAnalysis of Network Management InformationLine Management of Assistant Network CoordinatorParticipation in Embassy emergency planning and any response to a crisis affecting UK citizensKey Competences:
Delivering ResultsCommunicating and InfluencingProblem Solving & JudgementManaging & Developing StaffRequired skills and experience:
Essential:
Fluent English, both written and spokenAccuracy and attention to detailExcellent networking, communication and influencing skillsThe ability to solve problems and remain calm under pressureThe ability to work independently, referring issues to superiors where appropriatePreferable:
Experience of budget managementLine management experienceWorking Hours and Remuneration:
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week.
Standard working hours are from 07.30am until 2.30pm on Sunday to Thursday, but work outside these hours may also be required to meet operational needs, especially during a crisis.
As MESA RDT Manager, the job holder will be expected to be on call approximately one week in two.
On-call weeks are coordinated with the Assistant Network Coordinator, who is also the Deputy RDT Manager.The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including:
salary of AED14,957 per month, inclusive of all allowances, Band 15; performance bonus; five weeks' vacation per annum; excellent medical insurance; free, on-site parking (subject to availability); and free access to on-site swimming pool, gymnasium and sports facilities.
An additional RDT allowance of the equivalent of £55 per week will be paid for on-call weeks.To Apply:
(a) All applicants should submit a Statement of Suitability (no more than 1 page of A4) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role.
Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key selection criteria.(b) A typed CV of no more than three pages.About The Company:
The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai represent Her Majesty's Government in the United Arab Emirates.
The Embassy in Abu Dhabi is the focus for bilateral relations between Britain and the Federal Government.
The Embassy in Dubai supports the bilateral relationship but with a strong focus on developing trade and economic ties between Britain and Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
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