Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Economic and Prosperity
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 Sarajevo is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit an Economic Officer.
Working as part of the British Embassy Sarajevo Policy and Programme Team, the Economic Officer provides advice on economic policy and helps to streamline programmes with policy objectives.
Roles and responsibilities
- Prepare reports and briefings on socio-economic developments, including: macro-economic analysis, state of play with International Financial Institutions, government economic policies, etc.
- Lead on all day-to-day economic policy related issues including Embassy’s relations with IFIs, reporting and advising Management on necessary actions to take.
- Perform in-depth research and analysis to prepare briefings, presentation, speeches and oral advice to support Embassy Management and the FCDO on long-term policy decisions, and economic policy developments. Inform and implement action in this field.
- Manage a wide range of external contacts with State, Entity and Cantonal representatives, NGOs, Institutions and representatives of the International Community. Lobby and advocate to BiH Governments and Parliaments for adoption of economic policy in areas like energy, transport, infrastructure, health etc or other project-related legislation.
- Together with other IC partners, lead collaboratively on the policy development and implementation of socio-economic reforms. Provide timely and in-depth advice to senior management on strategic decisions and manage day-to-day policy aspects.
- Advise Management and Programme teams and FCDO on how to align FCDO/Embassy policy objectives with programme portfolios to secure the maximum output.
- Potential to take project management lead on some bespoke projects.
- Proficient in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to the CEFR framework*)
- Proficient in at least one of the BiH constituent languages, i.e. Bosnian, Croatian or Serbian (both written and spoken)
- Economic policy experience, preferably from or with international organisations
- Project and programme management experience, preferably from or with international organisations
- Experience in providing policy advice in the field of political economy & macro-economics
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network and work collaboratively with others
- Ability to think creatively and take a proactive role in achieving team objectives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to learn quickly
- Intermediate skills with MS Word and Excel
- Strong understanding of BiH political and governmental landscape and experience of working with various levels (State, Entity, local)
- Clean driving licence
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
25 March 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
41
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
British Embassy
1
4203
1 May 2021
Our Conditions:
This is a full-time position of 5 working days (41 hours per week). The position is offered upon successful completion of three month probation period by mutual agreement, initially for one year with the possibility of renewal.
The monthly salary for this position is 4,203.00 BAM gross per month. In addition, members of staff receive a meal allowance and transport allowance as per Terms & Conditions.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to apply.
Staff members recruited locally by the British Embassy Sarajevo are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Bosnian employment law and social contributions will be paid accordingly.
Our Perks:
British Embassy Sarajevo provides opportunities for learning and development, including dedicated courses on project and programme management, monitoring and evaluation and other project management skills, and opportunities to network and learn from others performing similar roles elsewhere in the region.
British Embassy Sarajevo supports flexible working options including working from home for part of the working week, and there is some flexibility in working hours.
Information due to COVID-19:
- You may experience 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 Embassy 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 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Effective operational proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning; can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions; can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes; can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.situations. For more information 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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