View Vacancy - Projects and Prosperity Officer A2 (L) (06/18 YAO)
Main purpose of job:
To deliver FCO bilateral projects on human rights, democracy, development and to help Cameroon realise its economic potential by opening markets, encouraging transparency, tackling corruption and promoting sustainable growth.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Manage a suite of small bilateral projects on human rights, democracy and wider development;
- Use a range of programme and project management tools to monitor progress against set milestones. Track the impact and value for money of projects and share reporting on these aspects to stakeholders in London.
- Where appropriate, work with local and international partners to identify and develop new projects and to secure appropriate funding. Provide advice to potential implementers on submitting project bids, quality assuring project documents including budgets before submission to Boards.
- Actively manage risks and put in place mitigation with UK implementing partners, escalating as appropriate.
- Monitor developments and report on business and economic issues in Cameroon, and how they impact on the business environment;
- Develop key contacts with Cameroonian government departments, industry and international institutions, and identify opportunities to engage with them on matters relating to the business environment; advocate for fair and transparent treatment of UK companies;
- Coordinate with the international business community, other countries, international organisations and NGOs to resolve market challenges, promote fair practices and advocate UK policy; act as the main point of contact for the Business Coalition Against Corruption in Cameroon;
- Consider how projects and prosperity work can be linked into other activities at post, e.g. communications, visits;
- Plan and deliver events and visits;
- Provide support and cover for the UK Trade and Investment officer as and when necessary.
Resources managed:
- programme funds (approximately £140,000)
- Proficient English and French
- 2 years of development project management experience
- 2 years of experience in economic affairs, trade promotion or similar
- Good understanding of local civil society
- Thorough understanding of the domestic economy in Cameroon, including its business practices, investment market, laws, regulations and policies
- Excellent written and spoken English and French (this will be tested at interview)
- Fully IT literate
- GCE advanced level certificate or equivalent
- Experience of events organising
- Higher education diploma in a social science, law, business or similar
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively without close supervision; good attention to detail
- Positive and proactive attitude; customer focussed and good team player, willing to support other High Commission objectives as required
Learning and development opportunities:
Wide range of UK government civil services learning opportunities.
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The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
1.Obtain the relevant permit
2.Pay the fees for the permit
3.Make arrangements to relocate
4.Meet the costs to relocation
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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