Press and Politics Officer, Uk Mission to
1 month ago
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The UK Mission to Afghanistan at the British Embassy in Doha is part of a worldwide network that represents political, economic, security and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a **Press and Politics Officer**, job grade Executive Officer (EO).
**Duties and responsibilities**:
Politics & Press Reporting
Produce daily press summaries for UKMIS and wider network by analysing Pashto and Dari media (including social media). Summarise key developments and debates in a daily round-up providing insight into trends, discussions and events in Afghanistan’s public and politics.
Communications & Social Media
Support UKMIS in publishing Pashto and Dari-language content on Social Media channels to deliver on this approach. Advise UKMIS on communications approach in order to maximise impact and reach multiple Afghan audiences.
Politics & Logistics Support
Support Political Team by helping to develop and manage UKMIS’ network with a broad range of contacts across the political spectrum in Afghanistan - including with de facto authorities, provincial and local leaders, minority groups, civil society, and the media. Help to prioritise, plan and co-ordinate the delivery of UKMIS engagements with these contacts while providing advice on local culture and customs and translation.
Chevening Scholarships
- The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. _
**Key Behaviours**:
- **Working Together** - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- **Seeing the Big Picture**:
- Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
- **Delivering at Pace** - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- **Communicating and Influencing** - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Fluency in written and spoken English, Pashto and Dari (this will be tested at interview).
- A detailed and in depth knowledge and understanding of Afghan politics, history and culture.
- An established network of political contacts in Afghanistan, including in provinces outside of Kabul.
- Experience of external communications including social media.
- Confidence to express ideas clearly and concisely. Credibility and personal impact to engage with senior UK/Afghan political figures.
- Personal initiative, drive and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
- Strong planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Flexibility and resilience to deliver results under pressure. Creative thinking skills.
- It is essential to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Building the capabilities of the team for political analysis and reporting and stakeholder management.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience of working in an international context.
- Required behaviours- Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
- 9 January 2023
Grade
- Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position
- Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
- 38
Duration of Post
- 11 months
Region
- Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
- Qatar
Location (City)
- Doha
Type of Post
- British Embassy
Number of vacancies
- 1
Salary Currency
- QAR
Salary
- 16,129
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
- 1 March 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
**Eligibility**:
Applicants must already reside in Qatar and hold the right to live and work there, including those either under spouse sponsorship or be able to transfer an existing sponsorship to the British Embassy. If sponsorship transfer is required, all sponsorship incurred fees shall be borne by the successful applicant. The Embassy cannot guarantee how much cost or time it may take for the process to complete.
**Working Hours and Remuneration**:
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including non-negotiable salary of **QR 15,329** per calendar month and transportation allowance of **QR 800** per calendar month, paid in arrears. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Both the UK Mission to Afghanistan and British Embassy Doha are enjoyable and supportive places to work with opportunities to experience Qatar through a unique lens. Exposure to senior visitors and activities is the norm and every member
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