View Vacancy - Regional Consular Policy and Prevention Adviser - Internal Vacancy (PRT22.459)
The British Embassy in Lisbon is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Regional Consular Policy and Prevention Adviser.
What we are looking for
The role will have two main components:
- Firstly, to be a key member of cross-Embassy teams in France, Belgium and Germany (consular, political and communications) working on the implementation of the Citizens’ Rights provisions of the various UK-EU agreements (Withdrawal Agreement and Trade and Cooperation Agreement). As part of the teams, you will engage with local authorities to monitor and understand policies in relation to the implementation of these provisions, and in particular to identify and then address those issues which result in difficulties for UK residents in these countries. To this end, you will focus on preventing consular cases of mis-application, by proactively identifying policy gaps, clarifying policies and communicating information, so that UK nationals in these countries can make informed decisions on their rights (eg on residency, work, healthcare), and help themselves;
- Secondly, you will contribute to delivery of broader consular prevention work across the region (interventions designed to influence host authorities, partner organisations or others to make it safer for vulnerable British people abroad).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in consular work, UK and EU politics and citizens’ rights. You will be part of an EU-wide network of consular policy and prevention specialists. You will be remotely managed; reporting to, and supported by, the Consular Regional Director, based in Brussels. A flexible working pattern can be available for the right candidate.
What will you be expected to achieve?
- Follow and understand host-country and regional implementation of the citizens’ rights agreements between the UK and the EU, as well as other issues relevant to UK nationals resident in or visiting France, Belgium and Germany. Use this understanding to produce internal analysis and policy advice to the British Embassy and consulates, and UK-based teams;
- Use your knowledge and understanding of Withdrawal Agreement and TCA implementation to support UK nationals regarding their rights now that the UK has left the EU, by ensuring timely and accurate information is available and by providing policy support to communications and engagement campaigns;
- In collaboration with London colleagues, support the development and delivery of citizens’ rights messages for France, Belgium and Germany, through policy advice and expert input into the development of messaging and delivery of the Embassies’ outreach work;
- Working alongside the Consular Regional Operations Managers (CROM) and Mission teams, contribute to delivery of agreed consular prevention objectives across the region as required. Our prevention activity aims to help British people stay safer overseas. This may include activities designed to prevent incidents from happening in the first place (primary prevention), to prevent them from getting worse when they do happen (secondary prevention, for example, working with host authorities to help them improve the support they offer to survivors of rape or sexual assault or on implementation of the Hague Convention), or to help British people take responsibility for their own safety.
- Fluent English and French (both written and spoken, minimum C1 Level for CEFR framework);
- Knowledge of local governmental structures and decision-making (local and central level) and previous experience or awareness of British and/or local country public sector policy development;
- Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills;
- Aptitude to analyse and process complex information quickly;
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a diverse team, and build relationships with external stakeholders;
- Ability to travel as required (Covid-permitting).
- Experience and understanding of EU law;
- Knowledge of French, Belgian and/or German residence law and social security coordination rules;
- Understanding of British consular strategy;
- Knowledge of German language.
This is a full-time, fixed term contract until 3 March 2023 (35 hours net per week).
The British Embassy in Lisbon aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role of €42,525.00 gross annual salary paid in fourteen instalments; plus a monthly meal allowance of €134.00. This salary is payable if the successful candidate is subject to individual income tax (IRS) in Portugal on the employment income in question. If the successful candidate is not subject to individual income tax (IRS) on their employment income in Portugal, and/or is not taxable elsewhere on such income, he / she will receive the above salary minus a reference amount approximate to the level of Portuguese tax that would be applicable if the income were subject to tax locally. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
All staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Portugal are subject to local Portuguese employment law as well as internal regulations in force at any given time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background and security clearance and must have pre-existing work authorisation for Portugal in order to apply.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Portugal. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
The Embassy will not consider applications from existing staff who have not successfully completed their probation period or, in the case of staff on temporary contract who have not yet completed two thirds of their contract.
Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Portugal and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
