View Vacancy - CSSF Deputy Head of Programmes (HEO)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund)

The British Embassy in Cairo has a vacancy for a Deputy Head of Programmes for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), job grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO), on a fixed term contract for one (1) year.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver and shape the CSSF programme portfolio (£8m from Financial Year 22/23 to 24/25) in Egypt.

About CSSF

The CSSF is a unique cross-government Fund tackling some of the most complex challenges to national security and international peace and stability faced by the UK and our partners around the world. These threats range from terrorism and serious organised crime, to newer evolving challenges such as cyber and the destabilising potential of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the last six years, the CSSF has transformed the way the UK responds to national security threats, including from conflict and fragility overseas. In the last FY, CSSF funding has, for example: supported peacekeeping missions in Somalia and Mali; helped the extradition from Libya and subsequent conviction of a perpetrator of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing; enabled the National Security Communications Team’s modern slavery campaign to deter human trafficking, contributing to the rescue of over 400 potential victims and saving the UK c£134m; and supported the Colombian government to address illegal deforestation and promote sustainable forest livelihoods.  More information is in the CSSF Annual Report 2020-2021.

This year, with a budget of £874m, the CSSF is operating in 106 countries. The Fund works towards both National Security Council objectives such as protecting our people, UK Sustainable Development Goals, promoting just, peaceful and inclusive societies; and achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

About the role

The Deputy Head of Programmes will provide insight and leadership on project design, focus, and compliance, and co-lead a team delivering projects on areas such as climate change and support to women and girls.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

In this role, the jobholder will be expected to design and deliver a wide range of projects through effective programme management. 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Deploying programme management experience on areas such as: financial management; risk management; due diligence; monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; procurement; internal and external communications; and cross-Embassy working and managing relationships with implementing partners.  Work closely with London Programme Teams, ensuring that best practice is implemented across the programme.
  • Lead on regular quarterly project reporting to London on progress towards milestones, detailing quarterly achievements towards outputs and outcomes. Ensure ad-hoc programme, communication, briefing, and financial requests by London are met. You will be supported by a CSSF Finance Officer who will lead financial management.
  • Support or lead on the design of new projects, bringing together a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead on communications for the Programme Unit, both internally and externally, promoting the achievements of the programme. Work with the Embassy’s Communications Team to ensure best practice and maximise positive media coverage of project delivery.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of development issues in Egypt and wider North Africa.
  • Contribute to wider Embassy objectives on occasion, e.g., contributing to Embassy visits/ events or taking on a corporate responsibility such as Wellbeing or Learning and Development.

All CSSF funded roles must ensure compliance with the International Development Gender Equality Act (2014) by demonstrating consideration for gender equality and supporting CSSF ambitions to achieve the UK’s Women, Peace and Security objectives.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. 

 

Key behaviours required:

  • Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
  • Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
  • Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
  • Changing and Improving - Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Egypt.

  • Experience of working on policy and programme management and delivery in Egypt or the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
  • Experience of programme/ project management, including managing risk, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).
  • Excellent Arabic and English language skills, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
  • Experience of or knowledge in conflict sensitivity, as well as a clear understanding of UK aid priorities.
  • Experience of working with international delivery partners/ government institutions/ external stakeholders and international donors. Ability to maintain a range of contacts and build effective working relationships.
  • Ability to drive delivery of outcomes and overcome obstacles, especially when working with and through others.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer focus. Confidence to work across the UK government with other teams and departments, and to engage confidently with other embassies and organisations.
  • Flexible, resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure. Proven track record of delivering results to a high standard to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent organisational ability. Proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload. Proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
  • Ability to think strategically to assess risks and opportunities for the programme.
  • Ability to deputise for Head of CSSF Programmes where needed, and to represent the UK government with senior stakeholders, e.g., ministers.
Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
7 June 2023
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
36
12 months
Middle East & North Africa
Egypt
Cairo
British Embassy
1
USD
2,489
13 August 2023

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD 2,489 per month, subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations, based on a 36 hours per week. However, employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training and development, etc. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The role is for a full-time employment on a fixed term contract basis for one (1) year, subject to three (3) months’ probationary period.

 

The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers through formal and informal training and coaching. You will have access to the full suite of learning and development opportunities, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Diplomatic Academy. We also provide regular in-house learning opportunities and are committed to supporting further academic opportunities.

This role offers real opportunities to develop excellent programme management and technical competencies in a range of thematic areas, working with various teams across the region and in London. Non-exhaustive examples of learning and development opportunities include:

  • Specific training and travel to develop competency on a range of thematic areas, e.g., climate, gender, conflict, governance;
  • Annual travel to London to learn with CSSF colleagues around the world;
  • The opportunity to undertake wider corporate responsibilities. 

There will also be a potential travel to London to ensure close working with the respective teams and partners will be supported.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include to their online application form

1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);

2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and

3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required. 

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Egypt local time) on 07 June 2023. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.   

 

Process: 

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only. 

 

 

The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Egypt employment law.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.