JOB TITLE: POLITICAL OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: FCO, BRITISH EMBASSY KINSHASA, DRC
GRADE: B3 (L)
CONTRACT: 2 YEARS
LOCATION: KINSHASA
BACKGROUND
The British Embassy Kinshasa is looking for a Political Officer to support the work of the political team and Ambassador as well as the wider Embassy. This is an important and influential role, which would suit a proactive and committed English speaker with an in-depth knowledge of DRC politics.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The British Embassy Kinshasa requires the Political Officer to take on a variety of tasks, including:
- Having a wide and detailed knowledge of DRC internal politics and producing regular, targeted reporting and briefing for a range of audiences on developments;
- Conducting research and analysis about personalities and issues of political importance;
- Proactive reporting on human rights issues, and timely responses to requests for information from colleagues, including in London;
- Represent the Embassy in internal and external political, human rights and other meetings, and write timely meeting records;
- Building relationships and networks with Parliamentarians, local and international civil society, human rights defenders and others;
- Taking responsibility for the information management on political and human rights issues, ensuring appropriate and full records of our work are kept;
- Effective management of human rights programmes in line with guidance;
- Contributing to the effective wider working of the Embassy.
The core competences required for this post are:
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Achieving Commercial Outcomes
- Delivering Value for Money
- Managing a Quality Service
- Leading and Communicating
- Collaborating and Partnering
- Building Capability for All
The successful candidate will possess strong skills such as:
- Excellent language skills: an ability to communicate fluently and effectively, orally and in writing, in both English and French for a range of different audiences
- IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent judgment, problem solving skills and discretion, with a wide network of contacts
- A reliable and flexible team player, who works collaboratively with others and can contribute to the wider Embassy’s effectiveness and wellbeing
- Able to prioritise and manage their own workload effectively in order to deliver before deadlines.
This post offers a good salary and benefits package starting at $1,533 (Basic salary).
If you wish to apply for this post, please send a detailed Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter with specific examples of how you fulfil the above criteria, in English and by e-mail to Jose Molenge ([email protected]).
All applications must be received by 19 August 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
5 August 2014.
