View Vacancy - Prosperity Officer - Miami
The British Consulate-General in Miami is seeking a highly motivated Vice Consul for prosperity, to lead on trade policy, energy, climate change and the knowledge economy to further UK interests in Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The jobholder will work closely with the Consul General, the Miami political and public diplomacy team as well as the Atlanta-based Science and Innovation Officer to develop opportunities for UK-US economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The British Consulate-General Miami is the UK’s diplomatic representation in Florida, Puerto Rico and the USVI. It is responsible for developing trade and investment relations; political reporting; engaging on economic policy objectives of interest to the UK; public diplomacy; and Consular services for British nationals.
- Lead on trade policy initiatives, including activities and outreach to promote transatlantic free trade between the UK and USA.
- Manage Miami’s prosperity programme including working closely with Department for International Trade on the delivery of a resilient infrastructure programme for Puerto Rico and Tennessee and an energy/cyber security road-show with Consulates in Atlanta and Boston
- Working closely with the Atlanta-based Science and Innovation officer, identify areas of high potential for UK-US partnerships in sectors such as: Space; oceans; financial tech and cyber; and life sciences.
- Lead on energy and climate change initiatives; support US emission reduction policies and targets using UK expertise; build a network of advocates to help build long term support for climate action across State Governments, the business community and civil society.
- Support wider UK prosperity goals through collaboration with UK Trade and Investment and Science and Innovation teams helping to identify speaking and engagement opportunities to underline UK economic and innovation excellence.
- Partner with Economy and Financial services Team to monitor Brexit and provide credible reassurance to those with business links to the UK.
- Identify and lead on visit programmes for senior officials that can promote economic policy objectives, preparing logistics and aiding with written briefings.
Resources Managed:
£6500 Budget to manage.
No staff management, though potential for management of an intern.
Language: Fluent in English. Verbal and written.
- Bachelors’ degree minimum;
- A minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience
- Demonstrated interest in economic matters across the Southeast region;
- A demonstrable interest in the UK’s economic priorities, and ability to credibly represent the UK in the region;
- Strong networking skills and ability to capably discuss economics, trade and energy with external clients;
- Strong oral/written communication skills;
- Strong research skills;
- Attention to detail and ability to draft, edit and proofread;
- Ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Positive and flexible attitude, including willingness to travel in the Southeast and occasionally to Washington or London
Learning and Development Opportunities:
The FCO is committed to supporting Learning and Development both role specific and for longer term development. We are ensuring that there is sufficient funding available to support a range of training opportunities. This position offer’s opportunities to develop policy and strategy skills; programme and project management and developing networks and stakeholder management. You will have an opportunity to learn about Prosperity through visits to the Embassy and London as well as through the new Practitioner level Diplomatic Academy.
The job offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.
Resume and a cover letter should be submitted by 26 August 2018. Internal candidates must inform the Head of Group before applying.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy Network may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or G or NATO visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an G or NATO visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
*A visas or NATO visas with EAD cards are acceptable at the Embassy, Consulates, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or other category protected by law
This opportunity is closed to applications.
