The British Embassy in Port-au-Prince is seeking a Political Affairs Officer to join our small, high-performing political team. This role would suit someone with a passion for communications and politics.

This role is an excellent opportunity to gain communications and political policy experience in an international environment, balancing social media and communications work, to design and implement the Embassy’s Programme of Projects, to lead on the British Embassy’s communications and maximise the impact of the UK Government Chevening Scholarship programme in Haiti

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.

The successful candidate is expected to commence employment on or before 15 November 2021, subject to confirmation of background and security clearance. You must have pre-existing work authorization for Haiti in order to apply.

This is a challenging and varied role in a small, high-performing team, which would suit somebody passionate about politics and communication. Working to the Deputy Head of Mission and closely with the British Ambassador:

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder are expected to achieve?:

Political (50%): Developing and managing a network of influential political, economic and civil society contacts and identifying contacts for other sections of the Embassy (commercial, consular). Monitoring local political developments and providing briefing, reports and advice to the Ambassador and other officials to aid UK policy formulation in Haiti. Represent the Embassy at bilateral and multilateral meetings with both Haitian and international partners. Supporting regular visits by HMA, DHM and other HMG visitors to Haiti.

Programme and Project management (20%): Identifying opportunities for projects in support of mutual Haitian and of UK priorities – including migration, human rights and democratic, economic and social development. Developing project ideas with external implementers in the public and private sectors and civil society. Using project management techniques to maximise impact of projects by coordinating, monitoring, evaluating. Working with policy teams both in the UK and the region, prepare bids for UK government funds.

Communications (20%): Designing and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy to promote the UK in Haiti. Managing relationship with senior media contacts. Preparing and supporting interviews and other media opportunities for the Ambassador and other embassy staff. Overseeing the Embassy’s website and social media accounts and developing content that will increase reach and impact. Raising the profile of UK, in line with the UK government’s communications campaigns (including Global Britain, GREAT). Ensuring information on visas and passports is easily accessible to members of the public. Sharing best practice across the UK Government’s communications networks.

Scholarships (10%): Leading on UK government’s Chevening scholarship programme in Haiti. Alongside Embassy staff, conduct outreach activities to Universities, Ministries and organisations to promote the scheme and identify outstanding applicants. Maintain and develop close relationships with the small but active UK alumni association in Haiti.

Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

•A minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience in politics, public relations, media or communications;

•Strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills – with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels;

•A deep interest and understanding of Haitian politics;

•Ability to respond flexibly and creatively to changing priorities;

•Proficiency in MS Office;

•Language requirements: English, French and Creole (fluent spoken and written);

•Must have the legal status to live and work in Haiti.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

•Personal knowledge of and interest in the UK;

•Professional experience of social media platforms (Hootsuite, Twitter, Facebook) including analysis;

•Programme or project management experience.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

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