View Vacancy – OPT – Political Officer (EO)

• Project management skills.
• Line management experience.

Eligibility:

If you are selected for this position, the Consulate General will be able to employ you as long as you:

• Receive the appropriate level of standard security clearance; and
• Currently hold a valid local work permit or be able to secure one to work in Jerusalem.

Working hours:

The Consulate General aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable salary of ILS 14,745 per month plus transport allowance of ILS 497 and social benefits. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This position is for a full-time employment, on a permanent contract basis subject to a 6-month probation period. Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Normal working hours of the Consulate General is Monday – Thursday 0800 -1600 and Friday 0800 – 1400. Occasionally the successful candidate may be required to attend evening receptions or official visits, but time off will be given in lieu of this. The successful candidate will be expected to start work as soon as possible.

The jobholder must have the ability to work from British Consulate General in Jerusalem and to travel to West Bank.

The Consulate General actively promotes learning and development including through a dedicated learning and development committee. All staff have the opportunity to develop their own personal development plan and receive feedback and support from their line manager. Staff have access to activities organised by the learning and development committee and to a range of online learning opportunities through the FCDO’s International Academy.

Some mandatory and essential training are required at the start of the role (security, introduction to our IT systems etc), and other mandatory courses must be completed as well, including on health and safety, data protection and bullying and harassment.

The jobholder will be offered other learning and development opportunities in line with the requirements of the role. The Consulate runs regular workshops and teach-ins from experts on different topics related to the OPTs, open to all staff.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) a covering letter/ motivation essay 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 refrain from the use of AI based tools when completing your application, this is to ensure a fair competition for all candidates and helps maintain the integrity process. If the use of AI is identified, your application may be rejected.

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (local time) on 08 December 2024.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Tel Aviv and British Consulate General in Jerusalem) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application. 

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-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 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.

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 advert is 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 and reference checks.

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 Consulate General is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.