Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
Who we are:
The British Embassy in Astana is part of a world-wide diplomatic network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The British Embassy in Astana is looking for a successful candidate to fill in a temporary gap within the regional FCDO Central Asia Development and Programme team. The job holder will be responsible for managing the delivery of the Integrated Security Fund (ISF) programme in Kazakhstan.
The Integrated Security Fund (ISF) replaced the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) on 1 April 2024. The ISF is a cross-Government fund that tackles the highest-priority threats to UK national security, both at home and overseas. It takes an integrated, agile, catalytic, and high-risk approach to find solutions to the most complex national security challenges outlined in the Integrated Review Refresh 2023 (IRR). Consequently, some information in this job spec references the CSSF.
The ISF provides development and security support to countries at risk of conflict or instability. The ISF is a unique funding instrument that enables HMG to address the UK’s most pressing national security concerns through a cross-government, programmatic approach drawing together diplomatic, defence, security and development levers. The ISF has a higher risk appetite than any single Department would be willing to adopt, enabling it to pilot novel and innovative programming. The Fund supports and delivers security, defence, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and stability activity in over 70 countries using both Official Development Assistance (ODA) and non-ODA funding. The UK’s security and wider international interests are directly impacted where other countries are at risk of conflict or instability. The ISF supports work to reduce that risk in countries where the UK has key interests. Through the ISF, the UK and our international partners are more secure from threats such as terrorism, cyber, corruption and illegal migration or trafficking. For more details on the CSSF, the Annual Report can be found here.
The Central Asia Programme Portfolio currently comprises FCDO and MOD led projects in the region. The role involves ensuring HMG ISF partners and Posts align programme plans and bids with UK Government priorities, Country Business Plans, ODA/non-ODA requirements and helping ISF local programme/project leads manage their successful delivery.
Why should you apply?
This is an international role, and you will have a chance to work within a central team and in partnership with local and international stakeholders across our Embassies.
We are offering you the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for personal growth.
What is this role all about?
Main responsibilities will include:
1. CA ISF Project Management (50%):
Support the FY24/25 CA ISF projects in delivering outcome and output level results in line with NSC sub-objectives and FCDO programme requirements by:
– Directly managing regional CA ISF projects on design, implementation and reporting, including risks, (delivery; reputational; safeguarding; fiduciary) gender and conflict sensitivity and finances;
– Developing and managing relationships with HMG and implementing partners on the projects e.g. coordinating inputs on project design or attendance of events and field visits by posts;
– Drafting project briefing / speaking points for posts, reviewing project visibility materials and supporting other internal and external communications work.
2. CA ISF – programme support (30%):
Support the wider CA ISF programme portfolio by:
– Reporting on project level results on a quarterly basis and as needed;
– Contributing to programme portfolio M&E and annual review;
– Developing sector specific knowledge in project areas and engaging with relevant HMG stakeholders on future CA ISF diagnostics and strategy for the wider region;
– Lead on programme related visits and events.
3. Other Programme and Embassy support (20%):
– Coordinate annual programme bidding round and manage procurement processes;
– Support the Embassy’s use and design of programme’s fund (e.g. the Challenge Fund)
– Support programme team on wider work as required;
– Provide support to wider Embassy work as requested.
In your role as CA ISF Programme Manager, ensure the portfolio is compliant with the International Development Gender Equality Act (2014) by demonstrating consideration for gender equality throughout ISF programmes, and supporting ISF ambitions in line with the UK Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan 2023-2027. More information is in the most recent More information is in the most recent Conflict, Stability and Security Fund annual report 2022 to 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Our ideal candidate shows:
It will be a plus:
Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
5 May 2024
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Kazakhstan
Astana
British Embassy
1
USD
$2,725 (gross) monthly
17 June 2024
This is a full-time, fixed-term temporary position for 36 hours per week.
Employees are entitled to annual leave entitlement pro-rata based on 25 days total per calendar year. In addition, the Embassy observes up to 14 days public holidays marking different Kazakh and UK holidays. In addition, the Embassy is closed for up to 14 public holidays a year to mark a mix of Kazakh and UK holidays.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a professional background check and security clearance.
Learning and development opportunities: All employees of the British Embassy Astana can access learning in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s Diplomatic Academy. The Diplomatic Academy offers a comprehensive range of training courses, both online and classroom based, for personal development. The British Embassy Astana promotes a continuous learning culture.
Medical benefits – The Embassy pays contributions to a local private medical scheme on behalf of all staff.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Kazakhstan. The British Embassy does not sponsor applications for work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Astana are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Visa / passport requirements: must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Kazakhstan and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
Please note: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages*: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information, please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
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