Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Consular Roles)
Consular
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Main purpose of job:
The British High Commission in Colombo is a part of a global network providing a full range of consular assistance to British people in Sri Lanka and the Maldives in line with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) published Consular Guidance and Customer Charter, Consular Services Strategy, local procedures, guidance, and performance standards. Sri Lanka is a challenging operating environment making service delivery difficult and necessitating strong personal resilience.
The Vice Consul role is to provide leadership, motivation, strategic direction, and oversight of the day-to-day operations working closely with the Consular Regional Operations Manager and the Country Casework team in HQ. Vice Consuls have the opportunity to make a direct difference to people’s lives in sometimes challenging circumstances however the role includes a high volume of extremely sensitive cases for exceptionally vulnerable people.
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
Leadership and Resources
Consular Assistance
Prevention and Partnerships
Crisis Planning
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
1 x Pro Consul and consular budget of £5,000
Manage the Consular budget allocation for Sri Lanka.
Working patterns:
This is a full-time position with flexibility in the approach to hours worked dictated by operational needs. The job requires flexible working as some out-of-hours working may be necessary.
Employment offer is subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
5-day Delivering Consular Essentials course held in the UK to be completed within 6 months of joining.
Consular Mandatory Learning Pathway e-learning to be completed immediately after joining.
Travel to the UK and within the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia region (and possibly further afield) may be required for additional training and development purposes.
Essential on arrival:
Language requirements:
Desirable:
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
10 November 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
40
24 months
South Asia & Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
Colombo
British High Commission
1
LKR
LKR 183,268 per month + EPF 12% per month + ETF 3% per month. The current equivalent USD salary paid (at fixed corporate exchange rate from March 2022) is USD 905.00 per month.
monthly
1 December 2024
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, starting salary will be LKR 183,268 + EPF 12% + ETF 3% per month. The current equivalent USD salary paid (at fixed corporate exchange rate from March 2022) is USD 905.00 per month. Other benefits include 13 month’s salary (pro-rated) and medical insurance coverage.
Please note that the current salaries are being dollarized and processed in USD (pegged to a fixed corporate exchange rate from March 2022) to provide cushion against the current external market conditions. This is a temporary measure and is subject to review at regular intervals. The payroll will revert to local currency processing once the external market conditions are normalised.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system. The High Commission takes pride in its organisational culture and its strong and diverse team. We offer leave entitlements as per Sri Lankan labour laws.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage
To Apply:
Please note applications without (1), (2) and (3) will not be considered. Point (4) to be adhere strictly.
To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate behaviours and technical / professional skills, basis your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours Framework, which provides a detailed guidance on how these behaviours are defined for each position.
Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
Internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation & have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.
Please Note: Candidates who have applied for this role earlier please refrain from applying as this is the extension of the same role. We have your applications in our database.
We will accept only online applications received by midnight on 10th November 2024 (Sri Lanka Standard Time).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines of the British High Commission. Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. 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.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed.
Note: The British High Commission in Colombo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by The British High Commission in Colombo is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references, educational and professional.
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