Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British High Commission in Nicosia is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking to recruit for the position of Financial Sector Advisor.
The main purpose of the job is to design and deliver a pipeline of projects aimed at strenghtening the capacity of Cyprus’ financial sector. The jobholder will be required to build and maintain contacts across government, economic, business and academic sectors with a view to expanding UK-Cyprus collaboration.
The job will involve stenghtening existing and developing new engagement with Cyprus on a range of issues relating to the financial sector. This will include designing and leading implementation of specific projects to share expertise and build capacity between the UK and Cyprus. The jobholder will also be required to report to London on political-financial issues.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Proactively monitor and analyse for a UK audience Cyprus financial developments and their impact on the UK, and make recommendations as necessary;
- Understand and lead on key financial dossiers; advise on engagement that contribututes to UK-Cyprus collaboration and objectives;
- Lead on the design, delivery and evaluation on collaborative projects between the UK and Cyprus that help strengthen bilateral relationships;
- Develop and use a broad network of contacts across government, economic, business and academic sectors.
- Excellent written communication skills with a commitment to communicating clearly and in plain English and Greek (C1 level);
- Relevant work experience in Economics and/or Finance area (minimum of 3 years of experience);
- Ability to provide strategic input to support policy goals, including through project delivery;
- Ability to make and use contacts, including at senior levels;
- Very good IT skills, especially MS Office;
- High-level project and programme management experience;
- Ability to work under pressure both unsupervised and as part of a team;
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and communicate it to others;
- Self-motivation and initiative.
- Experience working in an international environment;
- Experience in financial investigation;
- Relevant University level degree ( ie Economics, Finance).
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
10 January 2021
B3 (L)
Fixed Term
36.25
12 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Cyprus
Nicosia
British High Commission
1
2328
15 February 2021
This is a full-time and fixed-term contract and the gross monthly salary for this position is € 2328 at B3 (L) grade level.
The confirmation of appointment is subject to professional background checks and security clearance procedures, as well as the successful completion of a 6-month probation period. Security Vetting will be required at SC (Overseas).
The successful candidate must be free of any convictions, and undergo a UK security clearance process.
All applicants should include on their application, information on all nationalities held and current residence status in Cyprus.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nicosia are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Republic of Cyprus employment law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Cyprus and be prepared to engage bicommunally, where necessary. The British High Commission does not sponsor work/ residency permits.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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 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.
Additional Information (due to Covid-19):
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You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
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Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
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Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
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