Sunday 10 February 2013

Defence Section Administration Officer - The British Embassy in Cairo



 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 Defence Section’s office hours are Sun - Wed 0800 - 1530, Thu 0800 - 1400.

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.