Political Attaché: Foreign Policy, Internal Politics and Public
British Embassy in Stockholm / Övriga jobb / Stockholm
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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Stockholm is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Political Attaché - Foreign Policy, Internal Politics and Public Affairs to the Embassy's Political Section.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
There are two vacancies which will between them:
1. Work alongside other members of the political team to help deliver UK objectives in Sweden on foreign and security policy. Issues covered will include the UN, Development, Women, Peace and Security, Africa and the Western Balkans;
2. Follow, analyze and advise on Swedish domestic politics and its implications for the UK;
3. Plan and deliver the Embassy's strategic communications, with a focus on digital and social media.
Both positions will involve:
• Running events and visits related to their subject areas;
• Providing cover for other members of the political team.
Essential qualifications and experience
• Knowledge in using Microsoft Office suite;
• The Embassy operates in English and fluency is essential. Native level fluency in Swedish is not essential though the jobholder will need to be able to confidently engage in Swedish and follow media reporting, Swedish language seminars, etc.
• Good understanding of international affairs and Swedish politics;
• Good research and analysis skills;
• One role will require expertise in using digital, social media tools and experience in delivering wider objectives through strategic communication.
Desirable qualifications and experience
• Academic qualification in International Affairs;
• Experience of Government, Embassy or NGO work.
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
Deadline for applications is 31 July 2017. For further details on this vacancy and information on how to apply, please follow the link on the new FCO Local Staff Vacancies Homepage:
https://goo.gl/ZiBWjG or to the link below:
https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/3664-Political-Attach%C3%A9-Foreign-Policy-Internal-Politics-and-Public-Affairs-SWE296/en-GB All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.
Please note that being a Locally Employed staff by the British Embassy will not give access to be registered with the Swedish population registry. According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs the locally employed staff should be either Swedish citizens or permanent residents, i.e. registered with the population registry before starting the employment.
For more information please consult:
http://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/8.-employment/8.1-locally-employed-staff/ The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
This is a full time, fixed-term position for maternity / paternity leave cover with a maximum duration of 12 months
Publiceringsdatum2017-07-07Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-07-31
FöretagBritish Embassy in Stockholm
AdressBritish Embassy in Stockholm
Box 27819
11593 STOCKHOLM
KontorsadressSkarpögatan 6-8
Jobbnummer 3596410
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