View Vacancy - Public Diplomacy Assistant
Support effective delivery of the British Embassy communications strategy to maximise public impact of UK priority issues in Paraguay. Support the Public Diplomacy Officer during engagements with key stakeholders in government (e.g., BECAL, MEC), within the media and civil society. Support the Public Diplomacy Officer throughout the Chevening scholarships process and outreach activities and contribute to broader Embassy priority work.
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The British Embassy in Asuncion is committed to learning and development and there is a range of training on offer for the successful applicant to support their work in the embassy. Working within the Embassy team you would be expected to participate in wider Embassy learning and to complete mandatory training on performance management and security. Travel within Paraguay is expected as part of the role, to support Chevening scholarship outreach and to accompany senior management during visits requiring external communications. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to travel regionally or internationally (depending on business need). |
Working patterns This is a full-time role, with regular conditioned hours of 09:00-17:30 from Monday to Thursday and 09:00-13:00 on Friday. The British Embassy in Asuncion offers flexible working patterns, including options to work from home with line management approval within the embassy flexible working policy. The successful candidate may be asked to help with occasional evening/weekend engagements based on need, with appropriate compensation provide as per embassy policy. |
The British Embassy in Asuncion is a small, but friendly team, with most staff filling multiple roles. Flexibility and teamwork are essential. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate. The benefits package includes an enhanced number of days leave, medical insurance and shared use of internal parking spaces.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.