View Vacancy - Protocol/Press & Public Affairs Officer A2 (05/19 BMK) - Maternity Cover

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy Bamako is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas. The British Government’s new Africa Strategy, announced by the Prime Minister in 2018, will see an uplift in British diplomatic presence in the Sahel. This includes a significant expansion of staff numbers and of the estate at British Embassy Bamako. This role covers several portfolios, all of which are essential to the smooth running of the Embassy and some elements of which require working directly with the Ambassdor.

Roles and responsibilities:

Protocol (30%)

  • Lead on Protocol issues and formalities to ensure the Embassy follows correct local procedure in all areas, and referring upwards as necessary.
  • Establish a network of contacts in the relevant Malian authorities to quickly and efficiently resolve arising issues following agreed guidance.

Press (30%)

  • Review local press daily, summarising and providing analysis to inform political staff, policy-makers and other stakeholders, exploring specific issues in response to interest.
  • Build and sustain a wide network of informed reporters and commentators on current affairs from across Malian civil society.
  • Maintain embassy Communication platform including website, Facebook and Twitter.

Admin (30%)

  • Provide ad hoc administrative support, including translation, in coordination with the Corporate Services Team

Visits (10%)

  • Organise visit programmes and handle arrangements for visiting staff.
  • Proven interpersonal and communications skills with a strong delivery in a customer facing role.
  • Experience with computers especially Word-processing and spreadsheets

  • Ability to prioritise and deliver high quality results on multiple areas of competing work to tight deadlines

  • Fluent written & spoken English and French

  • Previous experience of working for an Embassy or other international organisation.

12 November 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term
35.5
6 months
Africa
Mali
Bamako
British Embassy
1
XOF 671,831 Gross
6 January 2020
30 June 2020

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The British Embassy encourages a learning and development culture.

Training for all aspects of the job will be available (including courses within the region and to the UK) and a wide variety of personal development training opportunities available to all Embassy staff.

Working patterns:

Embassy working hours are 08:00-16:30 Mon-Thu and 08:00-12:30 Fri.

At the moment it is not possible to work remotely, though some site visits might be required as may visits to contractors or suppliers.


  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Bamako are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Mali.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Mali with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. 
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to; obtain or pay fees the relevant permit, make arrangements and meet the costs to relocate.
  • Salary is confirmed upon offer of employment and is non-negotiable.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.