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N'Djamena
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Corporate Services Support
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Main purpose of job: In September 2023, the UK Government opened its first, purpose-built embassy building. For it to function as securely and effectively as possible, the new Embassy is seeking an excellent Post Security and Estates Manager (PSEM). The work of the PSEM is a key one in the secure running of the whole UK Embassy in N’Djamena and its estates. The PSEM will assist with the provision of security across the UK government estate in N’Djamena, as well as lead on large elements of the management and maintenance of that estate, as well as supporting the wider team on transport and logistics. The PSEM will provide administrative support to the Post Security Officer (PSO), liaise with the Chadian authorities (e.g. Police, military) and non-government organisations regarding the security situation in Chad, with a particular focus on N’Djamena. The PSEM is an exceptional, well-organised and efficient person who will lead on the security detail of our embassy, is comfortable with managing internal and external security and estate management matters, good at solving problems and taking action, and able to work with a range of people. The ideal candidate should not be afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. The PSEM will be a team player, willing to adapt and support colleagues and the wider work of the embassy as required. Roles and responsibilities: As PSEM, you will be required to provide hands on and administrative support to the Deputy Ambassador (Post Security Officer), the Corporate Services Team, the Regional Overseas Security Manager (based in Abuja) and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Estates and Security Directorate (based in London), ensuring a safe and secure environment for the staff of British Embassy N’Djamena to live and work in. An essential component of the role will be establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners. The jobholder will be required to liaise with diplomatic missions, state authorities, non-governmental organisations and private companies in order to build a network of key contacts and supporting partners to assess the dynamic security environment and contribute to the effective management of the UK countywide operation in Chad. There will be a particular emphasis on protecting staff and assets in N’Djamena and facilitating and supporting field teams on deployment across the country: you will assist on elements of Travel Risk Assessments for any travel outside of the capital. In addition to the liaison and logistical role, the security manager will also be responsible for the husbandry of an extensive stock of security equipment. Managing the distribution, collection and maintenance of this equipment is an essential element of the role, as we are heavily reliant on technical and physical hardware to support our diverse operation. The PSEM will also have oversight of facilities management as well as planned and preventative maintenance of the Embassy’s estates. They will also work closely with various FCDO teams on upcoming Estates related projects as required. The PSEM will manage the British Embassy N’Djamena property portfolio and ensure the overall efficient and effective operations of Estates work. The PSEM will have a high level of verbal and written English and French and is expected to write reports and undertake analytical assignments. Duties (Security)
Duties (Estates)
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
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- Familiar with the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Previous experience with security, building/facility management or maintenance service
- Previous security sector experience e.g. military, police, guarding
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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28 June 2024
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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35 hours
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12 months
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Africa
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Chad
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N’Djamena
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British Embassy
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XAF 732,825, plus housing allowance of XOF 182,734 and transport allowance of XOF 64,203
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1 August 2024
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Learning and development opportunities:
In addition to on-the-job learning, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office offers a wealth of Learning and Development (L&D) opportunity (on-line and in person) to help staff pursue their professional development. This includes specific training on eg programme management, communications. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a number of mandatory trainings and will then have access to a range of L&D opportunities both in-house and overseas.
Working patterns:
Working hours are generally from 08:00 – 16:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 13:00 on Friday, but some out of office hours support may be required (which would be compensated)
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- Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Chad are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Chad .
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
- 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
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
- Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
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To apply please copy and paste this link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/
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