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The British Embassy in Rabat invites applications for the position of Political Assistant (Chevening and Prosperity) , job grade Administrative Officer (AO), on a fixed term contract of one (1) year.
The Political Assistant (Chevening and Prosperity) will provide political and administrative support to the Embassy’s Political, Economic, Climate and Comms section within Chancery. This will include managing the Chevening Programme, maintaining stakeholders including with British schools and leading on education visas. In addition, conducting administrative, protocol, secretarial and logistical tasks for the political team. This section drives cross-section work to support the UK-Morocco bilateral relationship, and the jobholder will act as a central administrative pillar within the section to support the delivery of various policy projects.
The jobholder will conduct directed political research, contributing to the production of in-depth political reporting, regular press review and weekly political roundups and support various project delivery across the section (examples could include on soft power, education and economics). You will be responsible for handling protocol issues, translations, correspondence, general information management, and help with organising Embassy visits and events and Political Team projects. You will also support the Chevening Programme and other Soft Power initiatives.
The successful candidate will have strong organisation and communication skills, will be able to prioritise flexibly and use their own initiative to deliver to deadlines. And will have strong people skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a busy team.
Duties and responsibilities :
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as required.
Key behaviours required :
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Required behaviours Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 27 July 2025 Grade Administrative Officer (AO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week 38 Duration of Post 12 months Region Middle East & North Africa Country / Territory Morocco Location (City) Rabat Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency MAD Salary 17,621 Type of Salary monthly Start Date 6 October 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment
Eligibility :
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Morocco.
Working hours and remuneration :
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of MAD 17,621 per month. However, employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
The package includes a good level of medical insurance, 21 days of annual leave (calculated on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays, access to on-site swimming pool, tennis court and gym facilities.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The contract will be for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term contract basis of one (1) year, subject to one (1) month probation period.
Conditioned working hours for the position are 38 hours per week. Normal office hours are from Mondays to Thursdays from 08 : 00-16 : 15 and Fridays from 08 : 00-13 : 00. Flexible working arrangement may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies. Independent working will be evaluated as a behaviour in interviews.
The Embassy and the FCDO have a strong commitment to learning and development, and all staff are required to agree on a learning and development plan with their line manager to keep track of their learning objectives and journey. The jobholder will also be required to undertake a number of mandatory training courses as part of their role.
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