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Company Name : Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Location : Abu Dhabi
Position : AUH – Entry Clearance Assistant (temporary – 6 months) A1(L)

Job Description : Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Abu Dhabi has vacancies for Entry Clearance Assistants (ECA) on temporary contracts starting May 2022.
These fixed term contracts will be for an initial period of six (6) months and in response to seasonal demand. There is the possibility of extension and/ or renewal of the contract depending on performance and operational requirements.
The objective of this role is to provide administrative support to the Entry Clearance Officers and Managers in providing a high quality, efficient visa application processing system to meet published customer service standards.
Duties and responsibilities:
Oversee the visa application delivery/ collection process from the Commercial Partner (CP).
Uploading visa application data to the computer system, amending biographic data as necessary to achieve 100% accuracy with printed records whilst meeting agreed benchmarks.
Conducting local alert and sponsor checks on 100% of applications.
Reviewing visa application details/ supporting documents and linking applicant history.
Completing risk assessments and document verification.
Completing vignette production when cleared, trained, and required to do so.
Accurately respond to electronic, phone, and written enquiries from customers and other stakeholders within benchmark timescales and in line with customer service standards.
Participate in ad hoc tasks in support of specific activities or projects or to cover absences on other desks as directed by the Team Leader.
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 response to a crisis.
Key competences required:
Delivering at Pace – Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
Managing a Quality Service – Valuing and modelling professional excellence and expertise to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. Effectively planning, organising, and managing time and activities to deliver a high-quality, secure, reliable, and efficient service, applying programme and project and risk management approaches to support service delivery.
Leading and Communicating – Communicating with clarity, conviction, integrity, and enthusiasm. Engaging with people in a straightforward, truthful and candid way and upholding the reputation of the organisation.
Eligibility:
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.
Applicants must have a current passport that is valid for the next 12 months, i.e., will expire after March 2023.
Applicants must be available in a full time capacity to work on site at the British Embassy Abu Dhabi – these are not part time positions or available for remote working.
Applicants must be able to obtain a valid UAE police clearance certificate.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
The ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Excellent spoken and written English. Ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely. Please submit with your application either an IELTS certificate at a minimum of level 6.5 or an equivalent qualification, or evidence of secondary/ higher education in the medium of English.
Computer literate with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute and experience of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision and meet challenging targets on a daily basis.
Adaptable and flexible with a positive attitude to change.
Proven ability to work quickly and accurately in a target driven environment, prioritising key tasks as necessary.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu language skills
Required competencies
Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year
3 April 2022
Grade
A1 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
38
Duration of Post
6 months
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Location (City)
Abu Dhabi
Type of Post
British Embassy
Salary Currency
AED
Salary
8,722
Start Date Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year
16 May 2022
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata); on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).
Salary is at AED 8,722 per month.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Standard working hours for this role are from 07:30 until 14:30 on Monday to Friday. However, there may be a requirement for working on Saturday with a compensatory day off during the week. There is also a requirement for working a late shift, which is currently 10:00 to 17:00, for one week in every eight.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.

Additional information
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following in their online application form:
an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a copy of UAE resident visa and passport (all in one file); and
a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role and examples of how you meet the key competencies required.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 03 April 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.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in April 2022. Interviews will be done remotely via MS Teams.
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 Abu Dhabi is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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