View Vacancy - ROK - Climate Change Policy Manager, C4 (L)
Main purpose of job:
To coordinate British Embassy Seoul 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 December 2020.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
- To coordinate implementation of the Embassy’s COP26 strategy for the Republic of Korea, working closely with economic, political, prosperity and communications colleagues. This will include ensuring that delivery COP26 objectives supports long-term decarbonisation and resilience & adaptation objectives in the Republic of Korea, including clean growth, energy transition, transport and industrial decarbonisation, nature-based solutions and green finance.
- To coordinate with Whitehall colleagues on engagement with the Republic of Korea, advising on local sensitivities and Korean priorities; including briefing for ministers and senior officials.
- To liaise with officials in the Korean government (MOFA, MOTIE, MOEF, MOE etc) on policy and operational elements of delivering COP26. This will include advising and supporting engagement between senior officials (including the Heads of Mission) and Ministers.
- To 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
- To manage Ministerial and official visits from the UK related to COP26 and climate events in the Republic of Korea. This could include planning and advising on visit agendas, coordinating with media colleagues, and supporting in events as required.
- To hold a corporate responsibility objective (e.g. crisis, L&D).
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Climate and Environment Science, etc.
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience working for an organisation in a relevant field, for example, working for/with national or regional government, international organizations or agencies, preferably in climate change.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of managing diverse and senior level relationships.
- Strong understanding of international climate change policy, with relevant experience including from university or previous professional work experience.
- Knowledge of financial / budget management principles or previous financial management experience.
- Knowledge or experience of project management and relevant skills.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
- A willingness to challenge orthodoxy and bring original thought
The British Embassy in Seoul offers a full range of L&D opportunities, including learning sets, e-learning and face-to-face classes. Online courses and on the job learning will form the core of the jobholder’s induction into embassy work and these may be enhanced by an additional induction course in the UK. Every member of staff is entitled to 5 L&D days per year.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:15 (17:00 on Fridays). While some evening work and travel overseas (which might include weekends) and within Korea is required, we promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. The applicant must have or be able to obtain work authorisation in Korea in order to apply. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Seoul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Korean employment law.
All applications must be received on or before 23:55 local time on the day of deadline indicated above.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
For those who will be shortlisted to progress in their application, interviews for this position are being considered to be held on 18th December.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
