Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Please note that due to Covid-19 outbreak, the start date of employment mentioned in the advert is tentative, subject to normal business of British High Commission. All recruitment campaigns will remain open for applications, we will progress the recruitment process as swiftly as possible and continue to review all applications, monitor progress and developments. We will be in touch with you for the interviews/ should there be further updates on the application, however given the circumstances, kindly expect some delay in response and please reach out to [email protected] if you have any further questions.
Main purpose of job:
As a key member of the British High Commission’s Foreign Policy and Security Team, you will bring expert reporting and analysis on foreign policy issues relevant to Bangladesh and the wider South Asia region. Your deep understanding of regional foreign policy developments will be underpinned by a good understanding of the local political context and the government and non-government institutions with an interest in foreign policy matters.
You will develop and draw on a network of contacts that will help ensure that teams cross the High Commission and in in the UK can benefit from sound advice on foreign policy issues including in the development of British government policy. This effort will help ensure that we have the right contacts in the right places to understand emerging risks and long term trends.
The role will include some opportunity for travel. As with all members of the High Commission you will be expected to contribute to wider High Commission priority activity, including high level visits and events.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide informed, timely and strategically aware foreign policy analysis relevant to Bangladesh and the wider region.
- Maintain and extend the Foreign Policy and Security Team’s network of contacts with government, academia and civil society: use that network creatively to get to the people we need to speak to quickly and effectively.
- Contribute to High Commission discussions on our strategic objectives.
- Using your foreign policy expertise, support teams across the High Commission to help deliver UK objectives, high level visits, and senior engagements.
- Represent the High Commission in meetings with contacts and at public events; occasionally act as interpreter at high level meetings.
- Contribute proactively, fully and constructively to the High Commission’s change and corporate agenda.
Language requirements:
Language: English and Bangla
Level of language required: Exceptional command of written and spoken English and Bangla. These will be tested at interview.
Learning and development opportunities:
Opportunity to study for City and Guilds Diploma in UK Foreign Policy and Diplomacy. The British High Commission prides itself on its investment of learning and development for all staff.
Essential on arrival:
- Previous experience of working on foreign policy and/or political issues
- Education: Bachelors degree; ideally in International Relations, political science or similar
- Knowledge of Bangladeshi politics, foreign policy institutions and key influencers.
- Have strong IT (particularly Word, Excel,Outlook and Teams) and knowledge of the internet and social media for use in research work.
- A proactive dynamic individual with a can-do attitude, who works well in and across teams.
- Be well organised and able to demonstrate flexibility.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to combine objectivity with discretion.
- Have a track record in managing and prioritising your workload.
- Confidence and commitment to deliver with minimal supervision.
Desirable:
Experience of working with international partners.
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
23 August 2021
C4 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
36
South Asia & Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Dhaka
British High Commission
1
BDT 161,379
1 October 2021
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary range will be BDT 161, 379 per month.
The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
‘’Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and competency questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
a) Complete the Online Job Application Form.
b) Complete the motivation segment in the Online Application Form and the competency questions.
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable). They should also inform their current line managers, and check for the eligibility clause if on probation, else the applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by “23 August 2021” midnight.
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
- The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
‘’Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.‘’
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
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