View Vacancy - MOR - Political Assistant (AO)

The British Embassy in Rabat invites applications for the position of Political Assistant , job grade Administrative Officer (AO), on a fixed term contract of one (1) year. The Political Assistant is a central role sitting within the Embassy’s Political Section. This section drives cross-Mission work to support the deepening of the UK’s bilateral relationship with Morocco and covers domestic and regional policy issues, education, climate cooperation, gender and communications. The job holder will act as a central administrative pillar within the section to deliver administrative, visa, protocol, and logistical tasks for the section. They will lead on visa processing, handle protocol issues, translations, correspondence, general information management and help with organising Embassy visits and events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in their early career with an interest in policy, politics and public service to work on important issues and develop their skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will gain a valuable understanding of and practical experience in diplomatic and corporate work in an embassy. 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. They will have strong people skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a busy team.

Duties and responsibilities:

Administrative support, visa processing lead and cross-section support: 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:

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 18,238 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.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required. Please note: It is mandatory that all applicants complete the online application form including the employment and educational details, technical, skills and experience sections and the behaviour-based questions. Applications that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered whilst shortlisting for the next stage. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 local time on 26th August 2026. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Rabat/ British Consulate General Casablanca) 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 2-3 months . The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates’ 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. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate. 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 FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Rabat is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Morocco employment law.