There is a requirement in the Defence Section at the British Embassy
Cairo for an Administration Officer on a full-time basis. This person is accountable to the Defence
Attaché.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
2
Administer
official military visits to Egypt.
2
Co-ordinate
travel and accommodation requirements for Defence Section personnel.
2
Administer
all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
2
Correspond
with the Egyptian Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other
government and non-government organisations in Egypt as directed.
2
Support
the organisation and administration of all commemoration services, receptions
and social events in Egypt for which UK Defence Section has a responsibility.
2
Conduct the
role of Defence Section Duty Officer as directed.
2
Organise
meetings as directed.
2
Co-ordinate
the Defence Section diary.
2
Co-ordinate
the Defence Section drivers’ programme.
2
Support
the Staff Assistant in the administration of all Service personnel on duty in
Egypt.
2
Assist
with visits by veterans and their families to cemeteries in restricted military
sites.
2
Order
stationery and other sundry items ensuring that sufficient stock is held.
2
Administer
the hard copy files held in the Defence Registry.
2
Conduct additional
duties as directed.
The
successful candidate must:
2
Attain
Security Check clearance from UK Defence Business Services National Security Vetting.
2
Have good
communication and interpersonal skills.
2
Have the
ability to work alone and as part of a team.
2
Have good
working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
The
following would be advantageous:
2
Experience
of office management, preferably in the UK Ministry of Defence, or other
government department.
2
Prior
military experience.
The planned start date is 24th March 2013, subject to
security vetting.
The Monthly Gross Salary is LE10,000,
subject to tax as per the usual regulations.
To
Apply
Please forward your CV, plus a covering
letter explaining in no more than 200 words why you think you are suitable for
this job, to louise.mullen@fco.gov.uk copied to simon.brand@fco.gov.uk no later than Thursday 21st February 2013.
Should you be successfully selected for an
interview, you will be notified by email.
Personal data collected will be treated in
the strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used
for recruitment purposes only.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer.
Our officers are recruited on merit through fair and open competition. We seek our strength through diversity and
appoint suitably qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion,
sexual orientation, gender, social background age or disability.
