Administrative and Finance Officer (AO) - British Embassy Tripoli

About the role

The British Embassy in Tripoli is recruiting an Administrative and Finance Officer (grade AO) on a fixed-term contract of one year, with possible extension. The post is a key enabling role for a frontline team, combining administrative and financial support with logistical coordination for project teams and senior officials. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and based in Tripoli.

Key responsibilities

• Manage administrative processes and keep accurate records, and administer financial documentation in line with financial governance requirements.
• Coordinate partner payments and ensure compliance with financial procedures and policies.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas and transport, and support visits, meetings and delegations.
• Order and install equipment in line with NCA policies.
• Act as a secondary point of contact between UK and Libyan agencies and help build partnerships.
• Receive and manage sensitive partner information, and produce clear reports and briefings for project leads.
• Provide interpretation and translation of technical, operational and law enforcement terminology, including Arabic-English and English-Arabic.
• Occasionally support wider Embassy objectives such as events or corporate responsibility initiatives.

Required profile

• Right to work and live in Libya, and ability to obtain the required security clearance.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Previous experience in programme management, the Libyan security sector, government ministries or security-focused organisations (think tanks, embassies, NGOs) is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong IT skills, including ordering and analysing data with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organisation, communication and discretion.

What we offer

• Non-negotiable salary of USD 1,803 per month inclusive of all allowances, with INAS deductions applied.
• Fixed-term contract of 12 months, with a 30-day probation period; the contract may be extended.
• Standard hours 08:00-16:00, Sunday to Thursday, with occasional work from home and flexible working.

Applications close on 15 November 2026; the recruitment process, including security clearance, takes around two to three months.