Foreign And Commonwealth Office Qatar Careers 2023 – For Project Coordinator, Gulf Strategy Fund Jobs In Doha

The British Embassy Doha is part of a worldwide network that represents political, economic, security and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Project Coordinator, Gulf Strategy Fund, job grade Executive Officer (EO), to start as soon as possible.

The Role:

The Gulf Strategy Fund (GSF) is a programme fund that supports the delivery of the UK’s Gulf Strategy. Embassies in GCC countries receive a funding allocation to deliver projects in the region that support the Embassy’s implementation of the Gulf Strategy and the Embassy’s country business plan (CBP).

British Embassy Doha

65 of us, of many different nationalities and backgrounds, work together at the British Embassy in Doha to make the United Kingdom more prosperous and more secure, and to give consular assistance to British citizens who need their Government’s help. The Political section is at the heart of the Embassy, responsible for political and economic relations with Qatar. This is an exciting time to join the team – our bilateral relationship is strong and growing and 2021/2 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

We pursue our national interests and project the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

FCDO brings together the best of Britain’s international effort and demonstrates the UK acting as a force for good in the world. We employ around 17,300 staff in our diplomatic and development offices worldwide In 280 overseas embassies and high commissions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate delivery of, and programme manage, all Gulf Strategy Fund (GSF) projects in Qatar.
• Act as the main point of contact for queries, information, and updates on the Programme.
• Work closely with the GSF Team in London to deliver all necessary Programme documentation, reporting, and thematic work to deadlines.
• Review activities across the Programme against objectives on a regular basis and plan for future activities and funding.
• Demonstrate effective oversight of programme and risk management, project monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Coordinate regular reviews of relevant Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) and other human rights assessments relevant to GSF projects.
• Work with project teams to ensure project interventions proceed as planned, are monitored robustly (including progress indicators and targets, financial planning, and narrative reporting), deliver impact on time and to budget, and are effectively evaluated.
• Work closely with other teams at Post to ensure that project interventions support the delivery of wider policy objectives. Provide advice to project leads on public communications and narratives (in consultation with the Comms Team).
• Ensure Team members are effectively supported and are encouraged to take advantage of learning and development opportunities.
• A degree of resilience and adaptability. Planning and participation on contingency planning in the run up to the World Cup in 2023.
• The job holder will also be responsible for tracking and driving activity to deliver against our key milestones.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key Behaviours:

• Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
• Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
• Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.

• Excellent and confident communicator in English, both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication and with an eye for detail;
• Project Management experience;
• Experience in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels;
• Candidates should also have the ability to think logically/laterally and be able to display sound judgement and common sense;
• Experience in office management;
• Experience working within a team;
• Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail.

Eligibility:

Applicants must already reside in Qatar and hold the right to live and work there, including those either under spouse sponsorship or be able to transfer an existing sponsorship to the British Embassy. If sponsorship transfer is required, all sponsorship incurred fees shall be borne by the successful applicant. The Embassy cannot guarantee how much cost or time it may take for the process to complete.

Working Hours and Remuneration:

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including non-negotiable salary of QR 15,329 per calendar month and transportation allowance of QR 800 per calendar month, paid in arrears.

The contract will be for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term basis until March 2023 subject to probation period.

No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Conditioned working hours is 38 hours per week. Embassy working hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Sundays to Wednesdays and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Due to the nature of the work, some flexibility on hours will be required.

The Embassy supports flexible working including working from home for some part of the working week. This flexibility will vary depending on the department’s commitments and requirements; hence, the jobholder will be expected to be able to make last minute changes to their work plans and work location accordingly.

The Embassy has an active Continuous Professional Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied flexibility, with both internal and formal opportunities readily available.

The successful applicant will have access to a range of Learning and Development opportunities with in-house and e-learning, with the potential for overseas training. From time to time there will be requirements to assist other teams within the Department, working with other members of the team to build overall experience through delivery of training and awareness session.

The successful candidate will need to commence security clearance procedures through the Embassy and will be required to have or obtain the appropriate security clearance before employment commences and maintain this throughout period of employment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must complete the online application form and attach the following documents:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Answer the why you have applied to this role section and Behaviours questions

**Your application must include examples of when you have demonstrated the behaviours outlined above in your online application form. Applications that are not complete will be rejected.

The closing date for applications will be 05 September 2023 by 23:55 Doha time.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances, medical clearance and reference checks.

The British Embassy Doha is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Qatari employment law.