Foreign & Commonwealth Office Hiring for DXB – Immigration Liaison Assistant (AO) Job at Dubai Full Time

The British Embassy Dubai has a vacancy for an Immigration Liaison Assistant for a fixed term contract of one (1) year, with a possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) team. HOIO has a responsibility for identifying illegal migration threats to the UK border, preventing inadequately documented passengers arriving in the UK, and developing criminal investigations against individuals and organisations that cause harm to the UK. HOIO works with UK and international law enforcement partners.

The Immigration Liaison Assistant (ILA) will work alongside and provide administrative support to the Immigration Liaison Manager (ILM) and Immigration Liaison Officers (ILOs) in their role, and will be required to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and organisational support to the Immigration Liaison Manager (ILM) and Immigration Liaison Officer (ILO) as necessary.
• Maintaining HOIO records of visa abuse and forgery trends.
• Conducting verification checks against relevant databases and local establishments as required and with the agreement of the ILO/ ILM.
• Carrying out compliance research as necessary and reporting on findings.
• Replying to correspondence and handling allegations received by HOIO in accordance with relevant legislation, disseminating information where required, and identifying and alerting to the ILOs and ILM when further action is required.
• Handling sensitive material with the upmost regard for protecting information and confidentiality.
• Management of team email inbox, ensuring all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Organising regional travel, internal and external meetings/conferences in consultation with ILM/ ILO.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens.

Key behaviours required:

• Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Seeing the Big Picture – Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
• Making Effective Decisions – Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
• Working Together – Forming effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds; sharing information, resources, and support.

Eligibility:

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain the necessary security clearance. Higher clearances can be granted only to certain nationalities. For this reason, candidates must be of British, American, Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand nationality in order to gain the level of clearance required for this role.
• Applications will only be considered from those who are currently residing in the UAE and with a current and valid UAE resident visa. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their UAE resident visa/ Emirates ID as part of their application.

• Previous successful team co-ordination and office management experience.
• Previous experience of working with external stakeholders Collaborative approach to colleagues and stakeholder partnerships. Ability to develop and maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrates courtesy and consideration in dealing with stakeholders. Able to show discretion in handling any sensitive matters, with the trust of all involved.
• Excellent organisational ability with proven ability to manage, plan and prioritise task and workload and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, support others and deliver within timescales.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
• Good working knowledge of IT and in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).

• Previous immigration and/or law enforcement experience
• Previous professional experience with an overseas mission or international organisation
• Knowledge of the UK National Intelligence Model and relevant UK legislation
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Previous experience or knowledge of the travel industry, aviation, and/or security sectors.
• Intelligence Professional Programme (IPP) accreditation or willingness towards obtaining this within the initial 12 months from commencing employment.

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of leave per annum; on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).

Salary is at AED 11,363 per month.

There are no allowances for accommodation or transport payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Effective 01 January 2022, the Embassy will be open from Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00. Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week (including breaks), and specific working hours for this role will be confirmed at a later time.

The successful candidate should be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening/ weekend). Flexible working arrangements will be considered based on operational requirements and upon agreement with the Line Manager and in line with the Embassy’s policies.

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role, and 3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours required.

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is at 11:55 PM UAE local time on 31 August 2022.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted. Any assessments and/ or interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

The British Embassy Dubai is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.