Senior Network Coordinator

British Embassy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diplomatic mission in the UAE is looking for a Senior Network Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Consular Network. The role entails managing network activities, overseeing budget coordination and emergency planning. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have experience in budget management, and demonstrate calmness under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Five weeks’ vacation per year

Excellent medical insurance

Free access to gym and swimming pool

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English with strong written and spoken skills.
• High accuracy and attention to details are essential.
• Excellent networking, communication and influencing skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Consular Network activity within the region.
• Manage the budget and oversee learning and development.
• Participate in crisis planning and response.

Skills

Fluent English, both written and spoken

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent networking, communication and influencing skills

Problem solving under pressure

Ability to work independently

Job description

Position

Senior Network Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Consular Network

Grade: Band 15
Location: Dubai
Reporting to: Consular Regional Director, MENA
Contract: 1 year Renewable Contract

Background

The Middle East and North Africa Consular Network comprises 26 posts and over 85 staff, stretching from Morocco to Iran. The Network is responsible for the delivery of consular services (assistance, documentary services and preventative activity) to British Nationals. It is a highly cohesive and effective network, whose reputation is strong in terms of innovation and delivery.

The Senior Network Coordinator (SNC) coordinates Consular Network activity and has a pivotal role on issues such as learning and development, finance and intranet development. The SNC also manages the Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) for the Middle East and South Asia, working closely with crisis teams in London, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Main duties

• Regional Manager for the Middle East & South Asia RDT
• Deputy Regional Resilience Network Coordinator
• Network Budget Coordinator
• Network Learning & Development Coordinator
• Oversight of Network job-swaps and job-shadowing
• Design and development of MENA Consular Network SharePoint site
• Business planning and other support to CRD and Consular Board of Management
• Analysis of Network Management Information
• Line Management of Assistant Network Coordinator
• Participation in Embassy emergency planning and any response to a crisis affecting UK citizens

Key Competences

• Delivering Results
• Communicating and Influencing
• Problem Solving & Judgement
• Managing & Developing Staff

Required skills and experience

Essential:

• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent networking, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to solve problems and remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work independently, referring issues to superiors where appropriate

Preferable:

• Experience of budget management
• Line management experience

Working Hours and Remuneration

Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Standard working hours are from 07.30am until 2.30pm on Sunday to Thursday, but work outside these hours may also be required to meet operational needs, especially during a crisis.

As MESA RDT Manager, the job holder will be expected to be on call approximately one week in two. On-call weeks are coordinated with the Assistant Network Coordinator, who is also the Deputy RDT Manager.

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: salary of AED14,957 per month, inclusive of all allowances, Band 15; performance bonus; five weeks’ vacation per annum; excellent medical insurance; free, on‑site parking (subject to availability); and free access to on‑site swimming pool, gymnasium and sports facilities.

An additional RDT allowance of the equivalent of £55 per week will be paid for on‑call weeks.

To Apply

(a) All applicants should submit a Statement of Suitability (no more than 1 page of A4) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key selection criteria.

(b) A typed CV of no more than three pages.

About The Company

The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai represent Her Majesty's Government in the United Arab Emirates. The Embassy in Abu Dhabi is the focus for bilateral relations between Britain and the Federal Government. The Embassy in Dubai supports the bilateral relationship but with a strong focus on developing trade and economic ties between Britain and Dubai and the Northern Emirates.