View Vacancy - Development & Climate Officer EO (02/23 ABI)
Main purpose of job: The British Embassy in Abidjan is growing! The British Embassy in Abidjan is part of the worldwide UK diplomatic network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are looking to recruit a dynamic, collaborative individual as our new Development and Climate Officer. Working closely with the Deputy Head of Mission/Development Counsellor and the Second Secretary Development and Public Diplomacy, this role works flexibly on a range of development issues at the Embassy, including women and girls, climate change and programme management. The successful candidate will have strong organisational and programme management skills, a commitment to providing value for money, a passion for supporting sustainable development and tackling climate change, and the ability to plan and work well independently. The Embassy offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, empowering, inclusive, English-speaking working environment, as well as a good work-life balance, and a fantastic L&D offer. | |
Roles and responsibilities:
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Resources managed (staff and expenditure): Day-to day responsibility for programme management of allocated funds from HQ, and supporting colleagues who make bids. Local budget allocations. |
- EITHER Higher education qualification in a relevant field (e.g. development, public policy, international relations etc) + minimum 2 years’ professional experience of working on development/climate issues , ideally in Côte d’Ivoire; OR No, or no relevant, higher education qualification but minimum 6 years’ professional experience of working on development/climate issues, ideally in Côte d’Ivoire;
- Programme management skills and experience;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Fluent written and oral English and French.
Learning and development opportunities: The British Embassy in Abidjan prides itself on its strong learning and development culture. We offer fantastic opportunities to our team, and encourage an environment of continuous development and improvement. We provide on-the-job learning, online courses, formal training, mentoring, and the opportunity to learn from colleagues in the region through shadowing, conference attendance and job swaps. (The previous jobholder visited London to meet with contacts at HQ.) British Embassy colleagues can also bid for resources to undertake professional qualifications that will help them deliver effectively in their job. |
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Any other information: The British Embassy Abidjan team is growing quickly at the moment, given the UK government’s increasing focus on Côte d’Ivoire. It is a small and friendly team of around 25 colleagues - as well as the development team, the embassy comprises trade, political, corporate services and consular teams. This role will report to the Second Secretary Development and Public Diplomacy and work closely with colleagues across the Embassy, particularly the Deputy Head of Mission/Development Counsellor. UK policy priorities in Côte d’Ivoire are around resilient and inclusive economic growth; open societies (i.e. good governance, inclusive political participation, active civil society etc); women and girls; climate change; and security. As a team, we work closely with other UK government colleagues across the region, including Dakar, Accra and Abuja, as well as colleagues back in HQ (London and East Kilbride in Scotland). |
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- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Abidjan are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Côte d’Ivoire .
- 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;
- Obtain the relevant permit
- Pay fees for the permit
- Make arrangements to relocate
- Meet the costs to relocation
- The British Embassy/High Commission does not sponsor visas/work permits
- 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.
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- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
- The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
This opportunity is closed to applications.