View Vacancy - Project Officer (RUS20.025)

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

The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Project Officer to assist in the management of British Embassy program funding for project/s across Russia that support UK foreign policy objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the programme bidding process and delivery of projects including day-to-day project management: monitoring project budgets and progress towards objectives, preparing quarterly reports, and conducting financial operations in line with FCO financial guidelines;

• Monitoring and evaluation of projects throughout the year and at completion, including through attendance at project activities and events; ensuring programme and quarterly reporting is received and completed by deadline;

• Managing stakeholder relationships and providing effective two-way communication through regular dialogue and meetings with project partners; building and maintaining contact with alumni from our various programmes and ensuring a thriving community is maintained; proactively engaging with current and potential project partners, and the wider non-governmental organisations and donor community;

• Supporting next generation initiatives with a particular focus on maintaining and fostering links with alumni from our programmes;

• Supporting the wider political policy team with leave cover and surges.


• Previous working experience in programme management (preferably with international and/or donor organisations).

• Proficient level in both written and spoken English and Russian language skills;

• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office package (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc);

• Basic knowledge of Accounting and/or Financial Management;

• Good interpersonal skills for engagement with project partners, customers, and colleagues involved with programme work in the Embassy and London;

• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge and experience of Science and Innovation, Culture, Human Rights, Civil Society, Business and Trade would be an advantage.
2 February 2020
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Russia
Moscow
British Embassy
1
RUB
99,284 gross
15 March 2020

This is a full-time, permanent contract for 5 working days, 35 hours net per week.

The monthly salary for this position is RUB 99,284 gross, B3(L) level, paid 13 times a year.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.

We also offer:

• An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;

• Performance related pay scheme;

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;

• Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;

• Private medical cover including dentistry.

 

Please be advised that the 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 job.

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.


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This opportunity is closed to applications.