Risk Assessment Unit Assistant - part time

The successful candidate will work as part of a developing team in the British Embassy's Risk Assessment Unit (RAU).

The work of RAU primarily centres on the identification of UK visa fraud and abuse. The analysis of data and trends will additionally assist in identifying applicant profiles, enabling low-risk visa applications to be dealt with promptly and efficiently and allowing high-risk applications to be more thoroughly checked.


The principle duties of the RAU assistant will include:

- Providing administrative support to the Risk Assessment Officer
- Assisting with compliance checks
- Internet checks/research
- Liasing with local banks, educational establishments, recruitment agents, etc.
- Data entry
- Liaison with VISA issuing posts, UK VISAs, other RAUs and UK law enforcement agencies
- Some translation responsibilities

The successful applicant will readily be able demonstrate that they can meet the competencies as detailed below.

Core Competencies & Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent IT skills and experience (including Microsoft Access, Excel and Word)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Integrity & honesty
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Adaptability and Flexibility

The position is subject to receiving the appropriate security clearance.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for this position to email: richard.murphy@fco.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is April 16th 2007.

The British Embassy in Bucharest