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Administration Assistant/Translator
A2 (L)
Cairo
One Year
Defence Attach

The British Embassy in Cairo is looking for an outstanding new Administration

Assistant/Translator to work within the Defence Section. This is a unique and exciting
opportunity to work closely in a professional and dynamic environment. The
successful applicant will be responsible for the translation of all correspondence
between the Defence Section and external interlocutors whilst forging strong
relationships with the Egyptian military and other departments within the Embassy. The
British Embassy offers a fantastic working environment, with a strong emphasis on
teamwork, camaraderie and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Contribute to the day-to-day business of the Defence Section through the translation of all
incoming and outgoing correspondence thereby providing a vital communication link in support
of UK Government objectives in Egypt.
Assist in the development of a current understanding of regional affairs in support of the
Defence Sections objectives in Egypt. This will involve:

Producing updated local and regional information guides

Providing local and regional expertise to the Defence Attach
Effective liaison with internal and external organisations
The review of Egyptian media for defence and security related items

Interact with Egyptian military counterparts, local sales agents and the UK Trade and
Investment team to support UK companies with business in Egypt.
Support the Defence Sections analysis and reporting through high-quality advice to the
Defence Attach about Egyptian defence and security related subjects.
Additional duties

Deputise for the Administration Officer in support of daily duties

Respond to specific defence enquiries from the Egyptian Armed Forces and
members of the public
Improve the Embassy as a place to work through active contribution to the
Embassys corporate agenda and its ethics of professionalism, teamwork and
respect

Core Competences
Delivering a Quality Service:
Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to
improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
People who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high
quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to
support service delivery. At senior levels, it is about creating an environment to deliver
operational excellence and creating the most appropriate and cost effective delivery models for
public services.
Delivering at Pace:
Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and
taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, its about working to
agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
At senior levels, it is about building a performance culture to deliver outcomes with a firm focus
on prioritisation and addressing performance issues resolutely, fairly and promptly. It is also
about leaders providing the focus and energy to drive activities forward through others and
encourage staff to perform effectively during challenging and changing times.
Seeing the Big Picture:
Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your
role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs. For all staff, it
is about focusing your contribution on the activities which will meet Civil Service goals and
deliver the greatest value. At senior levels, it is about scanning the political context and taking
account of wider impacts to develop long term implementation strategies that maximise
opportunities to add value to the citizen and support economic, sustainable growth.
Achieving Commercial Outcomes:
Being effective in this area is about maintaining an economic, long-term focus in all activities.
For all, its about having a commercial, financial and sustainable mindset to ensure all activities
and services are delivering added value and working to stimulate economic growth. At senior
levels, its about identifying economic, market and customer issues and using these to promote
innovative business models, commercial partnerships and agreements to deliver greatest
value; and ensuring tight commercial controls of finances, resources and contracts to meet
strategic priorities.

Key Selection Criteria

At least two years work experience in translation services

A dynamic, flexible, can do attitude focused on quality with the ability to seize the
initiative where required
Meticulous, organised and methodical
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Have the ability to work alone and as part of a team
A University degree
Good working knowledge of the Internet and Microsoft Office products specifically
Word & Excel
Desirable
Knowledge of Egyptian and British Military Terminology
Remuneration
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package. The gross starting salary for
this position is LE 7,143 per month inclusive of all allowances. The salary is subject to tax as
per the usual regulations based on a 36-hour working week.
To Apply
All applicants should submit the following to britishembassycairovacancies@fco.gov.uk no
later than: 10 March 2016
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An updated Curriculum Vitae

A covering letter stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform well in the
above role.

Successful applicants will then be invited for a written test and interview at the British
Embassy.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment will
be contacted.
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 in Cairo 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 Egyptian employment law.