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Science and Innovation Officer, UAE

4 months ago

abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates British Government Full time
View Vacancy - Science and Innovation Officer, UAE , UK Science and Innovation Network (AO) The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory
Science and Innovation
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy has a vacancy for a Science and Innovation Officer UAE with UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN), job grade Administrative Officer (AO) on a fixed-term contract for eighteen (18) months.The UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) is the British Government’s organisation for international science diplomacy, using the UK’s excellence in science and innovation to develop partnerships and collaborations that support UK prosperity and help tackle global challenges. SIN is jointly funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) with more than 130 staff based in over 65 locations worldwide, including the SIN Gulf team, led from Doha.The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain) are investing heavily in research capacity as they seek to diversify and build their knowledge-based economies. In addition to British Embassy and wider FCDO/DSIT objectives, the SIN Gulf team has already identified significant opportunities for the UK research base to engage beneficially with Gulf research institutions in priority research sectors and is looking to extend its coverage both in the region, and with UK institutes and businesses. The Science and Innovation Officer in the UAE must work as part of the wider SIN Gulf team, ensuring they continue to promote the UK as the partner of choice for research, development and innovation across the United Arab Emirates, while also providing regional administration support to the wider Gulf team.This role will support both SIN delivery in the UAE (70%) and SIN regional administration (30%). The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Duties and responsibilities: Support the UK relationship with UAE research, development and innovation bodies.
Support the planning and delivery of programme funded scientific focussed initiatives in the UAE.
Help to report on UAE trends, policy and funding in the areas of research, science and innovation.
Support the organisation and write-up of Science & Innovation workshops, conferences, public lectures, receptions and meetings.
Work with UK partners; UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Chancery, British Council and others to deliver wider UK prosperity objectives.
Support the delivery of SIN Gulf communications to promote the vibrant, creative, and ambitious UK-Gulf science and innovation partnerships to a wide range of target audiences.
Oversee SIN Gulf’s administrative processes and improve ways of working where necessary including;
Track and monitor the regional team’s project and travel budget/expenditure profiles.
Track and monitor the team’s progress against reporting requirements and performance indicators, working with the Head of Gulf to ensure projects deliverables are running to agreed timeframes.
Support the team to deliver regional or bilateral visits e.g. UK government officials, scientists etc. Resources managed:The SIN Gulf team have programme funds of ~£70,000, while SIN led programmes across the region exceed £500,000. Whilst not responsible for expenditure, the jobholder will have a key role in supporting the team’s planned activities, as well as forecasting and tracking spend. 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 required:Working Together -
Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support. Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications, and risks of decisions.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Comfortable working with finances and budgets.
The ability to work quickly and reliably, with attention to detail and with limited supervision,
The ability to initiate and maintain a wide range of working relationships.
The ability to work as part of a larger team.
Strong communication, interpersonal and representational skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Knowledge and interest in science, technology, and innovation.
Experience in project management and/or events management.
Experience working with the research, academic or commercial scientific community of the Gulf region, and an understanding of the UK science and innovation landscape is highly desirable.
Required behaviours
Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
Grade
Administrative Officer (AO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Working hours per week
40
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Location (City)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
AED
12,581
Start Date
1 September 2024
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working hours and remuneration:The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata)Salary is at AED 12,581 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. The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday from 0700 to 1800 hrs. The Employee’s normal weekly working hours are forty (40) Monday to Friday (inclusive). This is inclusive of one-hour paid rest break for each five (5) hours worked; the timing of the rest break shall be approved by the Employee’s Line Manager and in accordance with operational requirements. The successful candidate may, on occasion, be required to work outside normal working hours. Please note that this position will involve travel within the Gulf region and to the UK. It will also involve representational duties including out of hour’s commitments (networking, receptions, and seminars).
The role may be based at either Dubai or Abu Dhabi depending on the location of the successful applicant.
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 in a flexible manner, with both internal and formal opportunities readily available.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.
Additional information
How to apply:Interested candidates must include to their online application form
an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the roleExamples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.Closing date for applications is at 23:55 UAE local time on 11th June 2024Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Internal candidates (i.e., those employed by the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi & Dubai) applying for this position should consider informing their current line managers upon submission of their application.
Process: The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two - three months.
The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate's profile and UK footprint. 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.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.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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