Vacancies in British High Commission

Political and Research Officer

Location: Islamabad - Apply By: 12 July 2013

Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience of politically focused engagement and research in political or associated issues.  Demonstrable experience of producing written research reports.

Main purpose of job:

• To support the team in BHC meet political objectives. To provide timely and thorough research to support political work from open source as well as from a range of contacts and to use this research to provide advice and background in support and delivery of political objectives.
• Undertake extensive proactive and reactive open source research on topics of interest to Political work often to tight deadlines.
• Compile in-depth reports for Political section summarising research findings and adding informed analysis both on an ongoing proactive basis and in response to specific requests.
• Complete reports on specific topics using appropriate templates and circulate for comment in BHC as needed then collate and summarise comments for London audience.
• Prepare and present briefings and give recommendations to Political officers as appropriate.
• Some translation work between Urdu and English and creation of summary reports in English of Urdu materials.
• To attend political meetings on behalf of the BHC.
• To provide timely readouts of political engagements and events.
• Build contacts and engage with experts to inform and supplement open source research.
• Maintain and update reporting on key topics and create an electronic filing system for research products.
• Willing to contribute to wider Political Team events and share administrative tasks with project colleagues when required.
• Assist and facilitate visits and meetings to support political objectives.
• To work closely with the Political Section and wider BHC mission.

Competencies: 

Communicating & Influencing.

Delivering Results.

Strategic Thinking.

Customer Focus.

Skills: 

Practical skills required for the job:

• Good understanding of Pakistani politics and religious environment and BHC priorities;
• Good research and the ability to use initiative and think creatively to solve problems, often under pressure;
• Analytical skills and ability to think strategically to contextualise research and deliver effective products to BHC Political and London;
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of the internet and social media for use in research work;
• Experience and strong skills relating to Project Management, including stakeholder and relationship management and measure of effect focus;
• An excellent command of written and spoken English & Urdu;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Willingness to work to frequent and tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work;
• Flexibility and sense of humour required to work positively in a diverse team;
• Confidence and commitment to deliver results with minimal supervision;
• Positive work attitude and strong self organizing skills.

Completed job application form should be sent to Islamabad.Recruitment@fco.gov.uk c/o Pakistan Recruitment Group in the subject line.

Human Resource Department,

British High Commission,

Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5

P. O. Box 1122

Islamabad

(Kindly attach academic certificates and any relevant job references / experience letters along with your job application form. Thanks.)

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to be available for interview within one to two weeks of being advised they have been shortlisted.
• There will be a written test at the interview stage.
• Appointment is subject to medical and security clearance.
• Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
• Applicants must abstain from contacting the BHC for information on the selection process. Any applicant who in any way tries to influence the Selection Committee will be disqualified immediately.  

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