NCA Local Liaison Adviser (SVK506)

The British Embassy in Bratislava is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking to recruit a Local Liaison Adviser for the National Crime Agency (NCA).

The NCA leads UK law enforcement's fight to cut serious and organised crime. The NCA has national and international reach and facilitates cooperation between UK and International Law Enforcement Agencies and partners. The NCA team in Slovakia, which also covers the Czech Republic and Hungary, is part of the International Liaison Officers Network. The main purpose of the job is to provide adequate support to the NCA liaison officer at post. The person recruited for this role will be responsible for carrying out a range of administrative duties as well as a variety of other tasks detailed below.

The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in an environment where time-critical actions can make great demands upon staff; this means that the post can sometimes be both exciting and challenging. The job requires proven administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to manage confidential matters.

Main responsibilities will include:
•Provision of written and spoken translation services for the NCA Liaison Officer and communicating with officials from Slovakia, The Czech Republic and Hungary’s law enforcement agencies and ministries on behalf of the Liaison Office;
•Attending meetings across Slovakia, The Czech Republic and Hungary and on occasions other countries with a diverse range of law enforcement partners and senior officials from all levels of government and provide interpretation;
•Drafting operational Information for partnership agencies both in the UK, Slovakia, The Czech Republic and Hungary;
•Flexibility to work out of hours and also travel at short notice, including weekends if necessary;
•Managing the daily running of the office, including controlling locally managed budget and accounts. Finance and Procurement (acting as PRISM requisitioner);
•Assistance in general support duties;
•Organise and support visits and conferences of partners to Slovakia, The Czech Republic and Hungary, the UK and elsewhere;
•Ensure high level attendance, manage logistics, timetables and agendas;
•Liaise with partners within the Embassy to enhance the NCA “one platform” approach through joint working;
•Work across teams within the Embassy with stakeholders who have common areas of interest;
•Formulate, obtain funding, implement and manage bilateral projects on capacity building and public education.

Essential qualifications and experience
•Strong oral and written English, Slovak and Czech (Hungarian also desirable);
•Good IT skills and ability to use (including MS Vista, Word, Outlook, Excel, internet);
•A team player, able to work with other members of the Embassy and external partners;
•Strong organisational skills for document and record management;
•Ability to respect the confidentiality of work issues.

Desirable qualifications and experience
•Previous work experience in a law enforcement environment;
•Experience in working in an international environment.

Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Demonstrating Resilience

This is a full-time position, for a an initial 2 year contract with the possibility of extension.

The monthly salary for this position is € 1800,00 gross, payable 13 times a year.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Slovakia. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Slovakia are subject to terms and conditions of service according to Slovak Labour Law.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on 26/10/2017.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please, apply via the following link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/4434-NCA-Local-Liaison-Adviser-SVK506/en-GB