View Vacancy - TW - Prosperity Fund and Tech Policy Lead C4(L)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Economic and Prosperity

Main purpose of job:

The British Office Taipei is recruiting a Prosperity Fund and Tech Policy Lead.

In this exciting new position the jobholder will lead on the delivery of the UK Government’s Prosperity Fund in Taiwan, which aims to deepen UK-Taiwan cooperation in science and innovation, on tackling climate change, and help UK firms build new partnerships and address market access barriers. You will work closely with colleagues in the Economic and Prosperity Section to ensure that programme funds are spent effectively, delivering their objectives while achieving value for money.

The other key aspect of the role will be to lead on reporting and analysis of Taiwan’s fast-moving tech sector. You will build a deep understanding of the key technology developments and emerging trends in Taiwan, and assess how these relate to wider political/economic developments, supply chains and trade flows, working closely with colleagues in Taipei and our global network.

The British Office is an exciting and rewarding place to work, where your work can make a real difference. The working environment is supportive and friendly and there are lots of opportunities for learning and development.

Roles and responsibilities:

Prosperity Fund management

  • Manage the delivery of the UK-Taiwan Prosperity Fund programme (around £200K), working closely with project leads in Economic and Prosperity Section and across the British Office, ensuring funds are spent effectively and achieve value for money. 
  • Oversee the project bidding, tendering and approval processes, including chairing Prosperity Fund Board meetings with senior management in the British Office to review potential projects.
  • Devise and lead the implementation of tech-related Prosperity Fund projects to support the Tech Policy aspect of your role.
  • Report programme progress and outcomes to Prosperity Fund leads in London.
  • Oversee the work of the A2L Prosperity Officer who will lead the day-to-day administration of the Fund, monitoring budgets and helping to ensure projects deliver agreed outcomes.

Tech Policy Lead

  • Monitor and report on key technology developments and emerging trends in Taiwan, including analysis of interactions with regional and global economic and trade issues, and impacts on supply chains, working closely with colleagues in the British Office, in the region and in London.
  • Develop a wide network of relationships with tech experts in the private sector, Taiwanese authorities, academia and media, to inform your analysis.
  • Work with colleagues in the Science and Innovation Team and Department for International Trade to identify, analyse and prioritise new cooperation opportunities in emerging tech. Help to make sure that we are matching UK and Taiwanese complementary strengths for the technologies and industries of the future, contributing to strategies for engagement in a range of tech sectors including medical technology, low carbon, advanced semiconductors, telecoms, and future cities.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

1 x A2L Prosperity Officer

Prosperity Fund (approx. £200K in financial year 2020/21)

  • Strong team work and collaboration skills, including confidence in suggesting new ideas and ways of working
  • Ability to analyse and assess different forms of information, evidence and data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft high quality written material to short deadlines and to present with confidence to senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and to prioritise competing demands
  • Confident in networking including C-level executives
  • Strong MS Office skills.
  • Language requirement: Full professional fluency in English, written and spoken. Fluent Mandarin strongly preferred.
  • Experience of analysing tech trends and developments, gained for example in media, academia or the private sector.
  • An existing network of relevant contacts in the Taiwanese authorities, companies and academia.
  • Previous experience / qualifications in programme and project management
  • Full professional fluency in Mandarin, spoken and written.
22 October 2020
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
40
Asia Pacific
Taiwan
Taipei
British Office
1
TWD
90,115
5 January 2021
31 March 2021

The British Office offers a competitive remuneration package with a gross salary of NT$90,115 per month x 13.5, benefits, leave entitlement and training package. The British Office Taipei has a strong commitment to developing staff and supports staff who wish to pro-actively develop their talents and abilities. With a dedicated Learning and Development Committee and opportunities to undertake training including self-study, in-house online training programmes as well as classroom-based training; the British Office is a great place to work for those committed to self-development.

“Please note that the initial contract will run to 31 March 2021, with extension likely to March 2022 and potentially beyond, subject to funding being confirmed.”

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Office are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Taiwan employment law. Candidates must have the correct permit to work in Taiwan in order to apply.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain correct permit to work or work authorisation in Taiwan in order to apply. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”

Applications must include a current CV.

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.

Advertised start date is provisional and subject to completion of reference and security checks.

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