View Vacancy – Political, Communications and Programme Admin Officer (02/24 DJ)

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory

Protocol, Visits and Events

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

To support the Embassy by collating information and providing analysis on politics and the economy in Djibouti. Manage the Embassy’s communications, both with the traditional media and new online media. Support the administrative process of delivering projects in Djibouti with UK funding. Support any other aspect of the Embassy’s work as and when required.

Roles and responsibilities:

Political and Economic

Ensure the British Embassy has good contacts across all relevant government departments, institutions, NGOs, media and other organisations.
Provide timely, well sourced and accurate reporting on political and economic developments in Djibouti as directed by the Ambassador.
Set up and maintain a contacts spreadsheet.

Communications

Lead on developing and implementing a communications plan, identifying opportunities for the UK to demonstrate the strength of its partnership with Djibouti.
Manage the Embassy’s website and social media accounts, including drafting posts and creating content.

Programmes

Provide administrative support to deliver the Embassy’s development projects in Djibouti, including completing forms and setting up payments.
Liaise with project implementing partners to monitor delivery against agreed objectives.

The precise nature of the tasks may change as the Embassy continues to develop – flexibility, confidence and a can-do attitude are key.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of political reporting (for example, in government, for an international organisation or through the media)
Proficient use of social media (e.g. X (twitter) and Facebook)
Proficient use of IT, including Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
University (Bachelor’s) degree
Excellent and proven organisational skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Resourcefulness in solving problems
Superior professionalism and judgement
Strong work ethic
Ability and willingness to work effectively with other staff members as part of a team; respecting others, supporting them and taking on the work of other staff when they are on leave.
Level of language skills required: Fluency in English and French– speaking, listening, reading and writing

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of working in an Embassy, UN agency or international organisation
Experience of economic reporting

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

15 August 2024

Grade

Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position

Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week

Duration of Post

12 months

Region

Africa

Country/Territory

Djibouti

Location (City)

Djibouti

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary

DJF 402,584 (per month)

Start Date

1 October 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

The position offers many opportunities for learning and development on the job, including through contact with colleagues, external interlocutors and attendance at events. Online learning programmes are available through our UK and regional Learning & Development teams. There may be an opportunity to attend training in the UK or other countries in the region.

This is a full-time position working 41 hours per week. Normal Embassy opening hours are between 0800 and 1615 from Sunday to Thursday. It is possible that the working hours pattern might change in the future according to the needs of the mission but this will not exceed the 41 hours per week

The British Embassy in Djibouti is relatively new and our work will evolve. The successful candidate will be flexible and creative in helping us to create an impact. They will demonstrate the Embassy’s values of respect, kindness and integrity through their work, attitude and behaviour.

Additional information

Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position.
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Djibouti are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Djibouti.
All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
Successful candidates not resident in Djibouti will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
The British Embassy will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.

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