Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
Main Purpose of Job
You will be a key part of the British Embassy Juba Political team. This team is at the centre of the Embassy’s work supporting the UK-South Sudan bilateral relationship. You will ensure the Ambassador, Special Envoy to the Sudans and other senior figures within the UK Government have up to date and accurate political analysis. You will lead the Embassy’s communications function and Chevening scholarship programme. There is a very strong team spirit and collaborative approach to the team’s work, but you will need to be self-starter, capable of working off your own initiative and owning issues. This is a dynamic and fast paced role that will be very rewarding for the right candidate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
In support of the Press and Public Affairs Officer, and the rest of the Political team you will:
- Provide timely, well sourced and accurate political reporting on developments in South Sudan, with a particular focus on internal political developments and implementation of R-ARCSS.
- Lead on Parliamentary engagement. Tracking legislation and developing relations with influencers.
- Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders including members of Government, other political parties civil society, the media, state co-ordination offices and UNMISS.
- Lead on implementing the Embassy’s communications plan. Co-ordinate communications activity across the Embassy between all UK Government departments. Identify opportunities for the UK to demonstrate the breadth of its support to South Sudan. Monitor news reporting and make sure stakeholders are informed on significant events. Lead on embassy social media profile.
- Co-ordinate the Embassy Chevening Scholarship programme to ensure it attracts high calibre and diverse applicants and the best candidates are awarded scholarships after a well-run interview process. Help Alumni build a strong network.
- You will be required to support other corporate activities and to provide ad-hoc administrative support to the political team.
This is a growing team and your specific areas of political focus change to reflect new priorities. You will be working alongside four UK and three country-based colleagues in the team.
Resources Managed (Staff and Expenditure)
Chevening Alumni General Fund
- Up to date knowledge of South Sudan politics
- Degree in political studies/international relations or relevant subject
- Experience working in an Embassy or UN
- Experience working with the media
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
28 February 2021
B3 (L)
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
40 hours
Africa
South Sudan
Juba
British Embassy
1
USD 2,078.04
1 April 2021
31 March 2022
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The British Embassy Juba and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have a range of L&D opportunities to help prepare the right candidate for the role and to develop in the position.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:15pm
Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm
- Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Juba are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in South Sudan.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
- The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
Obtain the relevant permit
Pay fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
Meet the costs to relocation
- The British Embassy do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
- Salaries will be paid net of local income tax and social security payments
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