Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Chancery
The British High Commission in Malta is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.
The High Commission is seeking a Political Officer: Global & Economic Issues to work in the Political Team. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Political Team, working on a range of issues including economics, trade activity and environmental issues as well as work to support inward and outward visits.
The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated self-starter with experience of employment in government, business or politics and with a keen interest in current affairs and international relations. The job holder will report to the Foreign Policy and Global issues Officer and will work closely with colleagues across the High Commission, and UK Government departments in London to deliver UK objectives.
To support the High Commission to deliver objectives in the Cross-HMG Country Business Plan for Malta, with particular emphasis on:
- Leading UK-Malta commercial and trade policy, building and maintaining a network of business contacts to strengthen trade links post EU Exit;
- Analysis of and reporting on the economy;
- Supporting UK Climate Change and environmental ambitions ahead of COP26, including with regular reporting to London;
- Managing visits, protocol matters and assisting in the oversight of High Commission programme funding.
The job holder will be expected to engage with relevant stakeholders and prepare oral and written reports for both High Commission and London based audiences with readers from across UK Government. They will also be expected to support wider Political Team and High Commission performance, corporate activity and to contribute to Team resilience.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*);
- Self-starter with ability to work well in a team and independently;
- Excellent written communication skills;
- Strong organisational and IT skills;
- Ability to build relationships with key contacts, including at senior levels;
- Problem solving skills and an ability to work under pressure.
- Fluency in Maltese (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*);
- Previous experience of work in Government, Journalism, Embassy or International Organisations.
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
12 September 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Malta
Valletta
British High Commission
1
EUR 2181.74 gross (monthly)
1 November 2021
This is a full-time of 35 hours/week, 12 months renewable contract.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Malta. The British High Commission does not sponsor work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Malta are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Maltese employment law.
Visa/Passport requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Malta and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
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 position.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 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. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
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