View Vacancy - DXB - Procurement Officer (AO)

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Procurement

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in the Dubai has a vacancy for a Procurement Officer, job grade Administrative Officer (AO). This is for a fixed-term contract of one (1) year. The role will be based in the British Embassy Dubai and will be responsible for the delivery of effective procurement processes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The jobholder will be part of the Embassy's Corporate Services team and will report into the Procurement Manager. The jobholder will work with the other Procurement Officers to deliver effective end-to-end procurement for the purchasing of goods and services below the value of £25,000 as well as supporting higher value procurements that progress through the Manila Procurement Hub. The jobholders will also support the development of tracking, monitoring and information tools for the Embassy's procurement service to create an efficient and modern service for customers.

The jobholder will need to deliver effective and policy-compliant procurement in-line with FCDO procurement and financial policies. They will also be a source of advice to Embassy staff, supporting the up skilling of other Embassy staff.

The FCDO is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We do not discriminate on any basis, including categories protected by law. In keeping with the FCDO's commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace, hiring managers must incorporate the principles set out in the FCDO in the CBS recruitment process. Our CBS are recruited by Missions in-country in line with local employment laws.

Duties and responsibilities:

Procurement:

• Lead on a portfolio of procurement exercises up to a value of £25,000 per procurement, with an opportunity to specialise in a particular sector.
• Support with high value procurements (above £25,000) with the Regional Procurement Hub in Manila.
• Working with the end user of the goods or services and other technical experts to develop comprehensive procurement specifications.
• Ensure management of conflicts of interest, preparation of tender documentation, liaison and negotiation with suppliers, co-ordination of bids/quotes, setting of appropriate evaluation criteria, securing budget and other approvals, liaison with finance, carrying out due diligence checks and the drafting and handover of contracts to contract managers.
• Provide support to Budget Holders with payments, creating requisitions for goods and services.
• Develop a network of suppliers and support market research exercises to identify new suppliers who can meet quality standards and terms and conditions.
• Create an awareness about FCDO procurement rules amongst key stakeholders to ensure that all the procurement is undertaken in-line with FCDO policies and principles.

Information Management:

• Update trackers and databases as appropriate for all procurement activities, ensuring all documentation is saved for future audits.
• Support the procurement team with improvements to processes, creating tools and trackers to support an effective, streamlined and modern procurement service.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Resources Managed:

• The jobholder will be responsible for all procurement up to a value of £25,000.

• Making Effective Decisions: Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
• Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.
• Delivering at Pace: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Communicating and Influencing:Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.

Eligibility:

• Applications will only be considered from those who are currently residing in the UAE and with a current and valid UAE resident visa.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field OR CIPS Level 4 OR equivalent experience in a procurement role for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Knowledge of UAE-based supplier markets (facilities, maintenance, building, transport and events) and local ways of working.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to problem solve and make good judgement calls, using one's own initiative to deal with issues whilst ensuring the appropriate approvals are sought when making key decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills, records management and high attention to detail.
• IT literate and well versed in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Previous experience working within public sector procurement.
• Familiarity with UK procurement regulations and UK procurement processes, systems, and policies.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together

Application deadline

22 October 2025

Grade

Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

40

Duration of Post

12 months

Region

Middle East & North Africa

Country/Territory

United Arab Emirates

Location (City)

Dubai

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

AED

Salary

13,330

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

12 January 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata).

The salary for this role is AED 13,330 per month and it is non-negotiable.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract basis for one (1) year, subject to six (6) months' probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.

The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday from 0700 to 1800 hrs. The Employee's normal weekly working hours are forty (40) Monday to Friday (inclusive). This is inclusive of one-hour paid rest break for each five (5) hours worked; the timing of the rest break shall be approved by the Employee's Line Manager and in accordance with operational requirements.

Whilst the role will be based in Dubai, the jobholder will be required to visit the Embassy in Abu Dhabi regularly.

The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available.

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.

Additional information

How to apply:

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

Interested candidates must ensure that the following is fully completed:

1. Fully completed online application form which must include:
2. Fully completed education details and employment history
3. Fully completed experience, professional skills and behaviour-based sections in the online application form.

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.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 UAE local time on 22nd October 2025.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e., those employed by the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi & Dubai) applying for this position are advised to inform their current line managers upon submission of their application.

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two to three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate's 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.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is tentative and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures before employment can begin. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a 'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

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 in Dubai is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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