Press & Political Officer (03/18 WHK)

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Press & Political Officer (03/18 WHK)

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Windhoek, Khomas

Main purpose of job:

This position requires the successful candidate to lead an efficient, professional and results-focused public diplomacy [JB emphasis], press and political reporting service for the British High Commission, Windhoek. The candidate must have experience of the local media sector, press handling and communications work, and be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to promote UK interests in Namibia. Experience of political reporting would be an advantage.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact in the High Commission for all media inquiries, monitor the local press on a daily basis and compile press reviews, and proactively devise and lead all media campaigns, including drafting and placement of press releases;
• Build and maintain contacts in the local media, government, opposition, civil society, other embassies and relevant institutions to ensure the British High Commission is fully informed of political and social developments in Namibia;
• Manage the High Commission's public diplomacy strategy to promote UK interests in Namibia, build public awareness of UK support to Namibia, and enhance the reputation of Her Majesty's Government in Namibia;
• Deliver the UK Government's Chevening Scholarship programme in Namibia. This would include efficiently administering the programme and marketing it to attract the best candidates as well as working with Partners to extend the reach of the Chevening programme in Namibia.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• A high level of written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the local media and political scene
• Experience of organising and leading public diplomacy campaigns and press work;
• Entrepreneurial flair to come up with imaginative solutions and drive to deliver results to tight deadlines and within set budgets.
• A self-starter who can work flexibly on his /her own initiative or with others as part of a team when necessary, and capable of deciding your own work priorities to ensure success.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: High level of written and spoken English

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Knowledge of the institutions of government and structure of the political, civil society and media sectors in Namibia.
• Event and information management skills.

Required competencies

Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year

12 September 2018

Grade

B3 (L)

Type of Position

Permanent

Region

Africa

Country/Territory

Namibia

Location (City)

Windhoek

Type of Post

British High Commission

Starting monthly salary ()

N$23,525.00

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

1 October 2018

Additional information

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Windhoek are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Namibia.
• 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;

1. Obtain the relevant permit

2. Pay fees for the permit

3. Make arrangements to relocate

4. Meet the costs to relocation

The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.

• 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.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:

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