TERM
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Full-time, fixed term, with possibility of renewal
JOB DESCRIPTION
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The British Embassy in Armenia is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas, and is now looking for a Sanctions Support Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Monitor regional reporting on sanctions and provide a weekly update to London and regional colleagues in English, building up local networks and contacts in this area: 30%
- Arrange visits for the regional sanctions lead, liaising with posts as needed and building up local contacts in Armenia and Georgia, organising meetings and visit programmes: 10%
- Outside of visit programmes to provide administrative support to the regional sanctions lead as needed, including budgeting and supporting the Yerevan Corporate Services team: 10%
- Provide Armenian/Russian interpretation services including on visits within Armenia and regionally: 10%
- Project management support and other administrative duties: 30%
- Support external communications in relation to the UK sanctions regime: 10%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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- Proficiency including in English, Armenian and Russian written and spoken fluency in (C1 Level *) and ability to adapt communication style to different situations;
- A minimum of two years of relevant work experience, including evidence of project management, engaging stakeholders, customers and partners at all levels;
- Some experience in administrative roles;
- Strong analytical, judgement skills and ability to deliver analytical report;
- Ability and willingness to work effectively and flexibly including out of office hours; and to travel within Armenia and to Georgia;
- A self-starter that can work well both individually and in a team;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Willingness and desire for continual learning and development;
- IT skills, including use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Experience of project management;
- Experience of managing social media/ external communications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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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 The British Government adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, The British Government will not receive it.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.
REMUNERATION/ SALARY
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The gross monthly salary is 1,031,513 AMD (paid x12 instalments yearly).
OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. The British Government values difference, promotes equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing its organisational capability. The British Government welcomes and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. The British Government does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. The British Government promotes family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation to work in Armenia, in order to apply. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Armenia are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Armenian employment law.
The British Embassy Yerevan has a year-round focus on Learning and Development. All staff are encouraged to take an active role in their own development. Time will be made available for training courses, teach-ins, online and face to face opportunities to learn, not only about the specific role, but also more about diplomatic work of the HM Government globally.
The British Government advised you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.