Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have a vacancy for a Science and Innovation Adviser under the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN).
The UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) is the British Government’s organisation leading on 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 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with around 100 staff based in over 40 countries and territories worldwide. The Science and Innovation Adviser must work as part of the wider SIN team, ensuring they continue to promote the UK as the best place in the world for science and innovation, particularly as we exit the European Union.
The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain) are investing heavily in research capacity as they seek to diversify and build their knowledge based economies. SIN Gulf has already identified significant opportunities for the UK research base to engage beneficially with Gulf research institutions and government departments in priority research sectors (digital economy, food security, energy, water, health and social sciences) and is looking to further develop our engagement in the GCC.
The UAE is working to develop its research capacity and capability and become a global leader in a number of areas, so this is an exciting time to join the SIN network. Additionally, Dubai Expo will also present an opportunity to further showcase UK expertise while developing our international partnerships and the SIN network will be key to supporting and delivering on UK objectives during this global event.
The job can be based in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai with an expectation of some travel between the two Embassies as per work demands.
Duties and responsibilities:
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 other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens.
Key competencies required:
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Required competencies
Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
Application deadline Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year
22 September 2020
Grade
B3 (L)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
38
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Location (City)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Starting monthly salary (AED)
16,492
Start Date Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year
1 November 2020
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, on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities.
Salary is at AED 16,492 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 are from 07:30 to 15:06, including a lunch break of 36 minutes, from Sunday to Thursday. There may be occasional requirement to work outside office hours (evenings/ weekends) for meetings, seminars, events, and receptions.
Flexible working arrangements between Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be considered, but regular travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is required for this role. You must also be available for occasional travel within the Gulf region and to the UK for official/ business purposes.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.
Additional information
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role.
Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required competencies in the Competence-Based Questions section of the online application form.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at 11:55 PM UAE local time on 22 September 2020.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months.
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.
The British Embassies in the UAE are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Local Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.
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