View Vacancy - Prosperity Projects Officer
Main purpose of job:
The role consists of two pillars: project management and policy delivery. The jobholder will report to the Deputy Head of the Prosperity Team and will lead on the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Embassy’s prosperity projects to help strengthen the relationship between the UK and Panama. In policy delivery, the role will lead on the embassy’s engagement on climate change and energy issues, and provide support on other policy areas such as Anti-Corruption, Financial Services, Tax Transparency, Government Reform, Infrastructure and Education.
Duties and responsibilities:
Project Management – 60%:
To manage the team’s projects throughout the whole project cycle; initiation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and ongoing reporting. The jobholder will need to ensure project implementers follow current FCDO processes, using defined programme and project templates. The roll will require continuous communication with project implementers and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery, on time and on budget.
Climate Change and Energy – 30%:
Support Embassy objectives on climate change, building a network of contacts both in Panama and in the UK to deliver effective policy engagement on climate change and energy, using these relationships to influence Panama’s position on climate change negotiations and ensure positive engagement in international discussions, such as COP meetings and aviation agreements.
Wider policy support – 10%
To give policy support to other members of the team, supporting their work on the wider prosperity agenda of the team, including on Anti-Corruption, Financial Services, Tax Transparency, Government Reform, Infrastructure and Education.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
The jobholder will be closely involved with management of the Global Britain Fund. There will be no staff-management responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong organisational and communication skills – particularly written and over the phone.
- English and Spanish language level- fluent
- Ability to pick up new skills quickly.
- Understanding of policy development
- Project management experience
- Experience of working in international organisations and/or commercial activity
The successful candidate must be Panamanian, or have a valid and current Work Permit through Ministry of Labour, and be able to provide it when requested by Embassy.
The British Embassy – Panama City does not sponsor work permits.
Office hours in the embassy are 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-1pm on Fridays, though there is scope for flexible working arrangements, which can be agreed with the Line Manager.
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and an enriching learning and development opportunities.
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to confirm any start date of employment but will continue to monitor progress and developments, and will advise applicants of any significant changes throughout the recruitment campaign.
This opportunity is closed to applications.