UK in Egypt
Job vacancy at Embassy: Political Officer
The #British Embassy in #Cairo is seeking an innovative and ambitious Political Officer. The main purpose of the job is to support the work of the political section in the Embassy in Cairo through reporting of domestic political issues. The candidate will work closely with the Political and Press sections in the Embassy in Cairo.
* Main Duties and Responsibilities:
•Researching, monitoring and reporting on current political issues and in #Egypt. Providing analysis of events.
•Writing analysis reports on key thematic issues relevant to Egyptian internal politics.
•Creating and maintaining a strong network of contacts by building relationships with official organisations, political parties and civil society to build in-depth knowledge of the Egyptian political scene.
•Provide support to additional ad hoc political requirements for the FCO London (eg. supporting visits to Egypt)
This is a busy and interesting role in the Embassy that requires a flexible worker who can contribute to the fast-paced environment. It provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop in their career as a political analyst.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Excellent English and Arabic written and verbal communication skills (essential)
-a degree in a relevant discipline, such as political sciences;
-in-depth knowledge of civil society and political parties in Egypt;
-minimum two years of experience of working in a related field;
-excellent written English and verbal communication skills;
-excellent research skills and briefing skills;
-organisational skills;
-ability to be a team player, flexible, and work to tight deadlines;
-The ability to build a good network of contacts.
* Key Competencies:
-Delivering Results: Able to work under own initiative and prioritize effectively. Flexible and resilient. Follows procedures and best practice.
-Customer Focus: Excellent communication skills. Acts with professionalism and integrity at all times.
-Working with Others: Works flexibly and as a team-player in a cross-cultural environment in the Embassy and across the region. Able to interact with people at all levels of seniority.
-Problem Solving and Judgment: Adaptable, uses a range of information and experience to solve problems effectively, including under pressure. Spots problems in advance and suggests solutions. Knows when to refer problem upwards
* Compensation:
The position is Band C (LEII) and Monthly Gross Salary is LE 10,750 subject to Insurance and tax as per the usual regulations. We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training & development, etc.
The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible, subject to obtaining the appropriate security clearance.
* To Apply:
Please send before 16 September to BritishEmbassyCairoVacancies@fco.gov.uk email address:
a) CV
b) Covering letter, of no more than 200 words, explaining why you would like to apply for the job and why you think you would be good at it.
Personal data collected will be treated with strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer. Our officers are recruited on merit through fair and open competition. We seek our strength through diversity and appoint suitably qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, social background age or disability.
