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Company Name : Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Location : New Delhi, Delhi
Position : Executive Assistant to the Defence Adviser – B3, New Delhi
Job Description : Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Please note that due to Covid-19 outbreak, the start date of employment mentioned in the advert is tentative, subject to normal business of British High Commission. All recruitment campaigns will remain open for applications, we will progress the recruitment process as swiftly as possible and continue to review all applications, monitor progress and developments. We will be in touch with you for the interviews/ should there be further updates on the application, however given the circumstances, kindly expect some delay in response and please reach out to if you have any further questions.
Main purpose of the job:
The Executive Assistant to the UK Defence Adviser is an exciting and varied role providing vital support to the Defence Adviser. Following the India/UK Roadmap 2030, the defence relationship is fundamental to success in the bilateral relationship. The EA will assist the Defence Adviser in the management of the relationship by managing events, contributing opinions and ensuring that the DA’s busy schedule runs to plan.
The role requires the character and personality to lead with confidence with a wide variety of defence stakeholders both inside and outside the British High Commission.
Roles and responsibilities:
Management of the UK Defence Adviser’s outer office.
Liaison between DA office, HMA and other senior management across the British High Commission.
Management of external relationships, keeping the DA appraised and up to date with relevant contacts throughout the Defence Network.
Maintain the Defence Section contact database.
Assist in the coordination of VIP visits both in India and the UK.
Coordinate Direct Representational Entertainment (DRE) for all Advisers ensuring appropriate financial approval is obtained and that all DRE events are compliant.
Maintain the Defence Section hospitality and gift registers.
Support wider HMG and Defence activities as required, eg. large delegations or events, specifically the Queen’s Birthday Party and Remembrance Sunday.
Learning and development opportunities:
The MOD will provide opportunities for Personal development with a variety of online courses, details can be found on the MOD Intranet.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
Other skills / experience / qualifications:
Essential on arrival:
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to absorb information quickly and efficiently.
Proficient in the use of MS Office and resourcefulness to efficiently search the web.
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year
4 April 2022
Grade
B3 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
40
Duration of Post
36 months
Region
South Asia & Afghanistan
Country/Territory
India
Location (City)
New Delhi
Type of Post
British High Commission
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
INR
Salary
INR 67,767 – INR 111395 plus 80% Security allowance, plus 18% in lieu of PF and SAF.
Start Date Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year
1 June 2022
Other benefits and conditions of employment
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary will be INR 67,767 – INR 111395 plus 80% Security allowance, plus 18% in lieu of PF and SAF.
Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.
No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. Notional tax will be deducted if you are not liable to pay local tax.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
Additional information
To Apply
Please note applications without (A), (B) and (C) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Complete the Motivation and Competency Segment in the Online Application Form
C. Complete this duly filled Pre-Employment Questionnaire form and attach it along with your resume:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/523870/Pre_Employment_Questionnaire.doc
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 4th April 2022 midnight (IST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for 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.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
Security clearance required:
Please note: The role will involve access to and handling of classified or sensitive information. All applicants must therefore be able to achieve the UK’s SCE level of security clearance or already hold it.
Because of the security clearance requirement mentioned above, only UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand passport holders can apply for this position. Candidate should hold a valid Visa for India.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.
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