View Vacancy - Migration Projects Officer - B3

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

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Migration Projects Officer will work with the Migration Delivery Officer in New Delhi to support delivery of the India and Nepal Migration Programme. This programme consists of six projects intended to build institutional migration capacity in India and Nepal while supporting delivery the key UK migration objectives of tackling illegal immigration and increasing the return of those Indian and Nepali nationals in the UK illegally.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Programme and Project Management:

You will be expected to drive, oversee and monitor implementation of the Indian and Nepal Migration Programme, working closely with project partners and reporting regularly to the Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office on project delivery.

You will also be expected to develop new migration and returns projects, supporting the Migration Delivery Officer in preparing bids for funding.

Engagement:

You will be expected to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, utilising these relationships to ensure successful project delivery and achievement of UK migration and returns objectives in India and Nepal.

Development:

You will be responsible for your professional development, seeking and seizing opportunities that will enable you to carry out your role more effectively.

WHAT WE DO

We work as part of a multi-functional team tasked with delivering  UK migration objectives in India and Nepal. This includes engaging with Indian and Nepali officials, providing policy and operational advice to the Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, delivering migration and returns projects; and casework on Indian and Nepali immigration offenders and Foreign National Offenders in the UK.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

You should be proactive and organised, with a proven track record in project delivery. You should be a strong communicator with excellent written and spoken English, and be able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Most importantly, we want you to approach the role enthusiastically.

The role will entail regular travel within India and Nepal, and possible visits to the UK to support project delivery.

Experience delivering projects.  Any applicants who do not evidence how they meet this requirement in their application will not be considered for interview.

Previous work experience in the field of migration.

4 June 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
12 months
South Asia & Afghanistan
India
New Delhi
British High Commission
1
INR
10 July 2017

SALARY PACKAGE

Length of Contract : 1 Year 

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. For other than British High Commission candidates, Salary will be Rs. 49635 per month together with a 12% provident fund and 6% Special Allowance.

Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with Rs 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family. 

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

To Apply:

  • Completed the Online Job Application Form
  • Attach a detailed CV
  • Attach appraisal forms of last two years ( Internal Candidates only).

Please note :

  • Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
  • The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.