View Vacancy - SRR - Climate Change Policy Manager C4(L)

The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for a Climate Change Policy Manager on a fixed-term contract until 30 November 2021.

The jobholder will coordinate and lead the British Embassy Riyadh’s work to combat climate change, including diplomatic action to support delivery of the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in November 2021. You will also engage with relevant Saudi Ministries and Whitehall colleagues as well as relevant stakeholders to maximise leverage and alignment during the Saudi G20 Presidency which runs until 22 November 2020.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation of the Embassy’s COP26 strategy for Saudi Arabia, working closely with Economic, Political, Prosperity, and Communications colleagues. This will include ensuring that delivery of COP26 objectives supports long-term decarbonisation and resilience & adaptation objectives in Saudi Arabia, including clean growth, energy transition, transport and industrial decarbonisation, nature-based solutions, and green finance.
• Coordinate with Whitehall colleagues on engagement with Saudi Arabia, advising on local sensitivities and Saudi Arabia’s priorities, including briefing for ministers and senior officials.
• Liaise with officials in the Saudi government – in particular the relevant Saudi G20 Presidency leads - including Ministry of Energy and delivery stakeholders on policy and operational elements of delivering COP26. This will include advising and supporting engagement between senior officials (including Heads of Missions) and Ministers.
• Plan and implement engagement with non-Government actors. This will include building relationships with working level contacts in sub-national authorities (cities, states, provinces), representatives of businesses, and civil society activists.
• Manage Ministerial and official visits from the UK related to COP26 and climate events in Saudi Arabia. This could include planning and advising on visit agendas, coordinating with media colleagues, and supporting events as required.
• Hold a corporate responsibility objective e.g., crisis, learning and development.

The above list is not exhaustive and the job holder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Key competencies required:

• Collaborating and Partnering - Creating and maintaining positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation to help get business done. Working collaboratively, sharing information, and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions. Encouraging collaboration and building effective partnerships including relationships with Ministers.
• Delivering at Pace - Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. Providing the focus and energy to drive activities forward through others and encourage staff to perform effectively during challenging and changing times.
• Engaging Internationally - Leading internationally, engaging our staff, contacts and international partners to help deliver UK Government objectives. Understanding UK Government aims in the wider UK and international context and developing productive relationships with those external contacts and partners to help deliver UK objectives..
• Making Effective Decision - Being objective, using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice. Showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned, justifiable decisions. Creating evidence-based strategies, evaluating options, impacts, risks and solutions.

• Public sector experience for example, in national or regional government, international organisations or other agencies and bodies, preferably covering climate change.
• Understanding of policy making and/or research and analytical experience.
• At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Climate and Environment Science, etc.
• Excellent relationship development and management skills, capable of operating at all organisational levels. Experience of developing relationships and building influence with multiple stakeholders in public and private sectors. Recognises the importance of developing a strong professional network.
• Cultural awareness and business knowledge of the relevant market. Functional knowledge of local business community and trends.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
• Flexible, resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure. With a proven track record of delivering results to a high standard within tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational ability, with proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload; and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative and manage others.
• Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).