View Vacancy - DXB - Communications Officer B3(L)
The British Embassy Dubai has a vacancy for a Communications Officer for a fixed-term contract of one (1) year, with a possibility of extension.
The jobholder will be based in the UK Government’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Communications Hub at the British Embassy in Dubai and will work with regional communications colleagues to build on successful Arabic language work to create and deliver a Farsi language strategic communications strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and highly-motivated individual to play a key role on communications work.
This new position will also support a range of communications and media related functions. You will lead on monitoring and reporting on Farsi language social media and will also create engaging content for digital platforms, as well as traditional print/ broadcast media, and deliver campaigns. As part of the wider MENA Communications Network, you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities and support. You should be flexible and be ready to learn and adapt in line with evolving priorities.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Digital and translation (50%)
- Monitor Farsi speaking social media platforms. Provide analysis and reporting on subjects as tasked.
- Manage digital content, generating and updating material.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of strategic digital campaigns to support the delivery of UK objectives.
- Evaluate output from social media platforms. Track and report on the performance and impact of digital content published, and advise how to improve performance.
- Translate Farsi media activity into English and contribute to a daily press summary.
- Content creation (30%)
- In cooperation with the Regional Communications Team, plan and produce engaging content on social media platforms as tasked.
- Lead on producing high-quality visual content (e.g., infographics, videos, photos, etc.) for digital channels.
- Manage archive of photos and videos.
- Strategic communications (20%) - In cooperation with Regional Communications colleagues, create and deliver strategic campaigns that communicate the UK’s priorities to Farsi speaking audiences.
Key competencies required:
- Leading and Communicating - Leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm, and supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of stakeholders. Establishing a strong direction and a persuasive future vision; managing and engaging with people with honesty and integrity, and upholding the reputation of the organisation.
- 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.
- Managing a Quality Service - Being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. Effectively planning, organising, and managing time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support service delivery.
- 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.
- A good understanding of the Farsi media landscape. Knowledge/ experience of Farsi language media (broadcast, print, and/ or online).
- Ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication, in English and Farsi. Ability to write to a high standard for a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with international media outlets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence to work on their own initiative. Proven ability to engage and influence at a senior level internally and with external contacts, and collaborate effectively across Embassy teams.
- Ability to multi-task and have good organisational skills. Ability to respond quickly and flexibly to meet multiple and changing priorities.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.
- Social media management experience.
- Strategic communications experience.
- Experience of working in a governmental or international organisation.
- Technical editing/production skills.
- Farsi language media contacts.
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of annual leave per annum, on-site parking, on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities.
Salary is at AED 13,743 per month.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Standard working hours are from 07:30 to 15:06, including a lunch break of 36 minutes, from Sunday to Thursday.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as media and communications work may involve working out of hours to meet business needs. Work outside core hours will be compensated by time off in lieu (TOIL) or, by prior agreement, overtime.
Flexible and remote working to meet individual needs will be considered in line with FCO and Embassy policies.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role. Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 27 June 2019.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.
The British Embassy Dubai is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
