Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
Due to COVID-19, you may experiment 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 Embassy in Vilnius is looking for a Political Support Officer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the embassy’s preparations for the 2021 COP26 climate change conference, develop diplomatic skills and contribute to strengthening the UK’s relationship with Lithuania.
This is an interesting time to join the Embassy, as we look at new and creative ways of working, following the UK’s exit from the EU and during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This role will be suited to someone who is creative team player, with strong interpersonal and administrative skills, who is keen to develop their policy skills.
Roles and responsibilities:
Policy Support – Climate Change (30%)
Provide support on climate change policy, in the lead up to the COP26 Conference. This will include:
- Providing analysis of Lithuania’s approach to climate change and identify opportunities for engagement.
- Working closely with embassy science and innovation, economics and prosperity, and trade leads, to ensure a joined up approach to embassy energy and climate change work.
- Building a wide network of contacts amongst Lithuania’s key climate change influencers.
Political Team Support (25%)
- Assisting with the organisation of Political Team visits, travel and events.
- Developing and maintain effective administrative systems for tracking core support tasks.
- Contributing to regular political team meetings.
- Providing cover for Communications Officer on ad-hoc basis (providing press and media monitoring).
Engagement with UK University Alumni and Future Leaders (15%)
Strengthen the Embassy’s relationship with Lithuanian alumni from UK universities and Lithuanian future leaders through:
- Developing ideas for engaging with Lithuanian alumni (in particular alumni from the UK Chevening scholarship scheme);
- Identify young and future Lithuanian leaders, across different sectors;
- Work with Political Team and British Council colleagues to identify opportunities for the Embassy to engage with Lithuanian young people.
Ad Hoc Policy Support (15%)
Provide support to the political section on emerging domestic policy issues (such as LGBTQ issues or future UK-Lithuania cooperation). This will include:
- Providing analysis and reporting on emerging issues;
- Identify opportunities for engagement, where there is cross-over with UK Government priorities;
- Highlight sensitivities and risks of engagement on these emerging issues;
Corporate Tasks (15%)
- Acting as budget administration lead for the Political Team, keeping all team members up to date with deadlines and reporting requirements;
- Providing secretarial support for the embassy Programme Board, drawing up and circulating meeting agendas and writing up meeting notes;
- Additional ad hoc corporate tasks.
- Fluent level of English and Lithuanian (C1 level, according to CEFR*);
- Strong administrative skills and experience (i.e.: office assistant or manager, corporate support / secretary);
- Confident communicator;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to prioritise/handle multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing circumstances.
- Knowledge of climate change issues;
- Experience of working in an international environment;
- Some experience in project management or working on projects.
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
28 March 2021
A2 (L)
Fixed Term, Full-time
40
8 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Lithuania
Vilnius
British Embassy
1
1.588,70 Gross amount
19 April 2021
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 December 2021.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.
We offer:
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A competitive base salary and, in addition, a non-consolidated sports allowance;
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Private medical insurance scheme;
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A strong focus on learning and development;
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The opportunity to work in an international environment, gaining skills relevant to work in shared services centres and international organisations;
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40 hours gross working week and a commitment to flexible working with a focus on providing a work-life balance, with the potential for some home-working.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR.
Additional Information (due to Covid-19):
- You may experiment some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
- Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
- Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
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