View Vacancy - Communication Officer B3 (L) (02/18 MPT)

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

Main purpose of job:

To develop and implement a dynamic communication strategy for UK in Mozambique

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

To design and implement communication activities that promote and explain the UK’s work in Mozambique

Design and implement communications plans for specific events and campaigns;

Promote positive perceptions of the UK in Mozambique;

Confident in using social media, you will manage the High Commission’s digital communication channels in an innovative manner which reaches a wide audience;

You will keep abreast of wider developments and UK public diplomacy campaigns, adapting them to local audiences where appropriate;

You will build and grow a wide network of contacts including cultural/social media influences, seeking out opportunities to support, promote and deepen UK/Mozambique opportunities for partnership;

Review and measure impact of UK communications strategy in Mozambique

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Small comms budget (~USD10,000/year), 1 x intern/assistant

  • A formal Communication/Media qualification;
  • Creative self starter
  • Minimum 2 years social media management;
  • Minimum 2 years event management;
  • Excellent oral, written and digital communication skills;
  • Minimum 2 years of video editing and production;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese;
28 August 2018
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Mozambique
Maputo
British High Commission
$2,187.00 gross
17 September 2018

Working Hours

Normal office hours are:-
08.00 - 12.30 and 13.00 – 16.00 Monday to Thursday
08.00 - 13.00 on Fridays

Leave

All staff are entitled to 25 working days’ annual leave

Public Holidays

A number of public holidays are observed each year. These holidays will be a mix of both British and Mozambican public holidays, but not all holidays granted by Britain will be included.

  • The position is for a 12 month renewable contract.
  • Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position. 
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Maputo are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Mozambique.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Mozambique with the correct visa/status or work permit. 
  • 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.
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
  • 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
  • Successful candidates not resident in Mozambique will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate.
  • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.