View Vacancy - Senior Political Officer HEO (21/24 NR)
Main purpose of job: Use in depth knowledge of Kenya’s political environment and system to inform UK policy and activity in Kenya. Grow the UK’s network of political contacts and relationships (with e.g. political actors, civil society, media and religious leaders). Provide thoughtful, balanced and timely advice on the impact of political developments to UK interests in Kenya. Use knowledge to spot opportunities and manage risks. Lead on specific areas of UK policy – in particular support our work to strengthen Kenya’s institutions including Kenya’s constitutionally mandated bodies. Use knowledge and networks to support delivery of objectives under the UK Kenya Strategic Partnership. |
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- Knowledge of UK political and governance structures.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
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- Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
- It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.
- Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
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