View Vacancy - Political Attaché: Foreign Policy, Internal Politics and Public Affairs (SWE296)

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

The British Embassy in Stockholm is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Political Attaché - Foreign Policy, Internal Politics and Public Affairs to the Embassy’s Political Section.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

There are two vacancies which will between them:

  1. Work alongside other members of the political team to help deliver UK objectives in Sweden on foreign and security policy. Issues covered will include the UN, Development, Women, Peace and Security, Africa and the Western Balkans;
  2. Follow, analyze and advise on Swedish domestic politics and its implications for the UK;
  3. Plan and deliver the Embassy's strategic communications, with a focus on digital and social media.

Both positions will involve:

  • Running events and visits related to their subject areas;
  • Providing cover for other members of the political team. 

 

  • Knowledge in using Microsoft Office suite;
  • The Embassy operates in English and fluency is essential. Native level fluency in Swedish is not essential though the jobholder will need to be able to confidently engage in Swedish and follow media reporting, Swedish language seminars, etc.;
  • Good understanding of international affairs and Swedish politics;
  • Good research and analysis skills;
  • One role will require experise in using digital, social media tools and experience in delivering wider objectives through strategic communication.
  • Academic qualification in International Affairs;
  • Experience of Government, Embassy or NGO work.
31 July 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
40
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Sweden
Stockholm
British Embassy
2
SEK
2 October 2017

This is a fixed-term position for maternity / paternity leave cover with a maximum duration of 12 months.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

Please note that being a Locally Employed staff by the British Embassy will not give access to be registered with the Swedish population registry. According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs the locally employed staff should be either Swedish citizens or permanent residents, i.e. registered with the population registry before starting the employment. For more information please consult:

http://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/#FEmplyoment

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.

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.