View Vacancy - Political Officer (ALB19.532)
The British Embassy in Tirana is part of the United Kingdom’s world-wide diplomatic network, and represents British political, economic and consular interests in Albania and is now looking to recruit a Political Officer.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Provide timely, high quality analysis and policy advice to the Ambassador, DHM and wider Embassy on political developments in Albania, with a view to pursuing UK objectives in Albania and strengthening the bilateral relationship;
- Monitor Albania’s domestic politics;
- Co-ordinate the Embassy’s domestic political monitoring and analysis,
- Work closely with colleagues from across the Embassy to ensure they are aware of emerging developments which impact on their policy areas;
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues in British Embassies across the Western Balkan region and colleagues in the UK on salient political developments;
- Maintain contacts with key stakeholders in relevant Government institutions, political parties, parliament, think-tanks and NGOs, engaging with regularly and proactively to ensure we are abreast of emerging developments;
- Manage the Embassy’s political programmes acting as the liaison point for implementers;
- Oversight of the Embassy’s Chevening programme.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in an analytical or policy role, in a political, governmental, media, international or civil society organisation;
- Excellent analytical abilities; sound judgement and the ability to use evidence to develop accurate and expert advice;
- Skills and network to work autonomously when necessary and to scan the political context to identify salient developments;
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts in both the public and private sectors;
- Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and in teams;
- Ability to create professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people both internally and externally;
- Flexibility, resilience, patience, strong team player;
- Ability to deal with difficult situations with a level of discretion and responsibility;
- Excellent networking skills as well as strong influencing/persuasion skills.
- Project Management;
- Translation;
- Political Analysis;
- Strong Interpersonal Skills;
- Manage different stakeholders.
This is a full-time permanent contract, for 5 working days (36 hours net) per week.
The monthly salary for this position is 200,100 (ALL) gross per month, at C4 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and three months probation period.
The successful candidate should be available to travel occasionally within the Balkans area
Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Albania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Tirana are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local (Albanian) employment law.
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
This opportunity is closed to applications.
