View Vacancy - Political and Press & Public Affairs Officer
Applications are invited to fill a vacancy within the British Embassy, Bahrain as Political and Press & Public Affairs Officer Grade B3(L) position.
As the Political and Press & Public Affairs (PPA) Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Head of the Political & PPA Team, in timely and accurate reporting on current events and developments in Bahrain. You will also provide support to Head of Political & PPA Team to liaise with local print and broadcast media.
Main duties and responsibilities of the job holder include:
- Support the Head of the Political & PPA Team, by providing timely and accurate reporting on current events and developments in Bahrain, with a good understanding of the bilateral relationship between the UK and Bahrain.Having a developed understanding of international and regional affairs is essential.
- Assistance to the Head of Political Internal & PPA in organising key visits
- Support to the Head of Political Internal & PPA to engage with key contacts and stakeholders, through comprehensive engagement plans and by building a network of key contacts. Primary point of contact for Arabic local media (print and broadcast) and lead for a daily local and international media summary
- Assisting on other ad hoc projects and work streams
• Interest in and understanding of regional and international politics
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic
• Strong IT skills; proficient in MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel)/ and social media.
• At least 2 years work experience in a relevant field
A salary package of BHD 1025 per month
The successful candidate will be subject to a 3 month probationary period and will need to commence security clearance procedures through the Embassy as soon as possible. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks.
Application Process
Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.
1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
2. A covering letter stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform well in the above role.
3. Please provide examples of performance in each competency on the motivation section of the online application form.
Your application must include examples in your cover letter of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected.
Deadline of Application will be on Saturday, 9th July 2016.
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Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications the Embassy receives, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks.
The British Embassy Bahrain is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
This opportunity is closed to applications.