View Vacancy – Political/Economic/Projects and Social Media Officer (Parental Leave)

 Main purpose of job:

To support the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner in:

• driving BHC social media to a new level in order to promote BHC activity and improve our visibility;
• developing, managing and reporting on Projects in support of Post’s strategic objectives;
• providing high quality political/economic reporting and analysis to deliver a stronger partnership between UK and Belize.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

Social Media (45%)

• Help to plan and deliver integrated strategic media campaign (with PPAO) focussing on social media opportunities.
• Use social media to promote / advertise BHC activity.
• Research relevant (and creative) ideas for BHC to publish wider UK initiatives with a view to turning written articles or other content suitable for social media channels. This might include, activities or projects being carried out by partners (CMEP / DFID / 5Cs etc).
• Monitor our social media communications and campaigns, including activity with target audiences and stakeholders; reporting on the insights and trends gathered so as to inform live campaigns, inform future campaign planning and help us continually improve our output.
• Monitor key stakeholders (e.g. FCDO, Royal Household, Commonwealth Secretariat, regional UK Embassies etc) Belize Government and other Diplomatic Missions (US, Canada etc).
• Provide cover for Press and Public Affairs Officer in absence.

Project Management (35%)

• Strong financial management of all projects to ensure VFM and full implementation of programme funds
• Provide secretariat function to Project Board Meetings and assist in appraising concept bids.
• Build a network of contacts across civil society, NGOs and Government to scope out potential partners and identify projects that will further the High Commission’s strategic objectives.
• Reviewing invoices and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Ensuring timely processing of payments to project implementers.
• Creating and maintaining a schedule of key project milestones (start/end dates, report due dates, monitoring visits, evaluations) and be responsible for holding project implementers to timescales.
• Identifying risks including budgetary problems and act proactively to find solutions.
• Assisting the Deputy High Commissioner in preparing progress reports and evaluating outcomes delivered.
• Monitoring programme budget and budget forecasting on Hyperion.

Political/Economic (20%)

• Analysis and reporting on domestic politics and policy, particularly human rights and wider social issues; projecting and promoting UK values to deliver a stronger partnership between UK and Belize.
• Analysis and reporting on domestic economy [with the help of the prosperity Hon Con].
• Strategic overview – ensure BHC is represented at key cultural / social / significant events.
• Contribute to briefings for visitors and stakeholders.

• Fluency in English – oral and written to a professional standard.
• Previous experience of project management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Belizean domestic affairs with particular emphasis on human rights, security, justice and political developments.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent knowledge and working experience of social media platforms.
• IT literacy especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
• Must have the legal status to live and work in Belize.