Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
Note: 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 Embassy in Hungary is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now looking for a Civil Society and Values Senior Policy Officer in the Embassy’s Policy Team. The Officer will be responsible for delivering the UK’s policy objectives on engagement with civil society and Human Rights. This will include policy aspects related to the Embassy’s “values” related objectives within the people-to-people pillar of the Embassy’s policy work. The position holder will monitor, analyse and report developments, develop and maintain contacts both in the UK and in Hungary, execute lobbying requests, represent the Embassy at key events, prepare the Embassy’s Senior Leaders for important events and meetings, draft speeches, lead on inward/outward visits in these policy fields and work with the Embassy’s communications team on messaging.
Main Tasks
- Lead policy work in support of UK interests around support to civil society, and Human Rights. Monitor and report on related developments, spotting opportunities for engagement and providing policy analysis that adds value for colleagues in Budapest and London.
- Develop and maintain contacts both in the UK and in Hungary, including in the governments, NGOs, religious organisations and civil society, targeting key decision-makers and influencers. Represent the UK’s position, including executing lobbying requests in a timely fashion.
- Prepare the Ambassador and the Deputy Ambassador for external events by providing lines to take and draft speeches. Represent the Embassy at lectures, conferences and actively participate in regional work on Modern Slavery.
- Lead work on organising inward & outward official visits and assisting in organising meetings and events. Contribute to the Senior EU Policy Officer’s work on JHA and Human Rights
- Work with the Embassy’s communications team to compose and distribute human rights related messages. Provide policy advice and content for the Embassy’s public communication channels. Work with colleagues across the Embassy and contribute to the design and implementation of existing and new policy plans.
- Support the rest of the policy team, particularly on issues related to this role, as required as well as taking an active part in the Embassy’s corporate life, including through work in any crisis situation that might arise.
- Knowledge of the Hungarian Human Rights landscape
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to develop network of contacts and work with contacts and colleagues at all levels
- At least 4 years of work experience in a similar position
- Ability to work autonomously as well as a member of a team
- Confident user of office IT (Outlook, Office, MS Teams)
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Attention to detail and good problem solving skills
- Excellent English and Hungarian both verbal and written (minimum C1 level for CEFR framework *)
- College/University degree preferably in International Relations, Politics or Economics
- Experience in working in an international environment, public administration or diplomatic mission
- Familiarity with project work and delivery, including experience in delivering regional projects
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
31 May 2021
B3 (L)
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Hungary
Budapest
British Embassy
1
542,601
1 July 2021
This is a full-time position of 5 days (35 hours net per week) for a fixed-term contract of 1 year with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance. You must have pre-existing work authorisation for Hungary in order to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Hungarian employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Hungary 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.
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.
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.
Please be advised that the British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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