View Vacancy - Baltic Regional Energy and Climate Officer (LVA22.575)
The British Embassy in Riga is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Baltic Regional Energy and Climate Officer.
Main purpose of job: The job holder will work with UK Embassies in Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius to promote UK interests in the Baltic region’s government energy and climate policies. Working closely with a senior energy and climate adviser in Olso, the job holder will work from one of our Baltic Embassies to help deliver plans for greater UK engagement on climate and energy issues. In addition to this, the job holder will provide targeted support to political officers covering climate in our embassies in Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius by providing a regional overview, further resilience and project support.
Your priorities will include:
You will be required to report regularly to FCDO and other lead departments in the UK with up-to-date information and insights on country-specific and regional positions. Whilst you will be based in either Riga, Tallinn or Vilnius, you will be expected to travel to the other posts in the region on a regular basis.
You will develop a diverse range of stakeholders, both with officials in the region and in the NGO and expert communities, forging strong relationships which allow you and your network to influence and advise on policy development and negotiations. The policy context on climate and energy is constantly evolving, and your exact responsibilities may change over time depending on the wider context.
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This is a full-time (37.5/per week), fixed-term position and until the end of 2024 fiscal year.
Embassy provides all its Employees the following benefits:
- Two additional annual leave days on top of those mandated by law.
- A combination of Latvian and UK public holidays - 14 working days-off per year.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance that among others also includes dental care and sports.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Riga are subject to terms and conditions of service that are in line with the employment laws in Latvia.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Latvia and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
In case you are interested, this vacancy (one position) is also open for applications in the British Embassy in Tallinn and Vilnius.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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.
Kindly be advised that the British 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 position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.