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View Vacancy – DZA – Economics Policy & Programme Officer (HEO)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Economic and Prosperity
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The British Embassy in Algiers is seeking to appoint an Economics Policy & Programme Officer, job grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO).
The role of economics policy and programme officer sits in the political team and provides the economic analysis and reporting that shapes and informs our activity across our range of Embassy priorities as well as overseeing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activity linked to economic reform and trade. The jobholder will work closely with the Ambassador and teams across the Embassy and has the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the bilateral relationship.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Economic monitoring and reporting in line with UK interests including the Algerian government’s economic reform and diversification agendas, impacts of eg energy and commodity prices, subsidies and regional / global developments. Pay specific attention to extent to which developments advantage or disadvantage women and the most vulnerable;
- Oversight of implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of economic reform programming through regular engagement with implementing partners and FCDO headquarters. PPM and FCDO best practice applied;
- Playing a pivotal role within the cross-Embassy climate team in taking forward the initiatives agreed with the FCDO’s MENA Climate Group, driving forward UK work on the green finance agenda through a combination of awareness raising and technical assistance;
- Working closely with the Embassy trade team to identify where the economic reform and other government agendas have the potential to provide opportunities for the UK private sector to generate opportunities for partnership and trade, and conversely where developments are a limiting factor;
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement with Government bodies, international organisations, diplomatic missions, private sector, civil society and analysts to inform analysis, map partner activity and identify areas for collaboration;
- Making a full and active contribution to the Embassy’s corporate agenda, promoting a positive, motivated and inclusive environment for all.
Resources Managed
Oversight of programme funding
The above list is not exhaustive, and you will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.
Key behaviours required:
- Seeing the bigger 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.
- Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- Making Effective Decisions – Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
- Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the legal right to reside and work in Algeria.
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- Excellent analytical and communication skills in English, French, and Arabic. Ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in economics or equivalent qualification.
- Experience of working in an international organisation and/or in an Embassy.
- Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
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- Project or programme management experience
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Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
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7 March 2024
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Middle East & North Africa
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Algeria
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Algiers
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British Embassy
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DZD
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270,924.68
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1 May 2024
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Working hours and other benefits:
The Embassy offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for the role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of DZD 270,924.68 per month plus DZD 15,000. However, employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
The package includes medical insurance, 25 days of paid leave annually (on pro rata basis, increasing to 30 days after completion of 5 years of service) along with up to 14 days paid public holidays. The Embassy offers a good working environment in a modern, purpose-built office, as well as use of the Embassy’s recreational facilities: on-site swimming pool, a tennis court, and gym facilities after working hours.
This position is for a full-time employment, on a permanent contract, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Conditioned working hours is 38 hours per week. Normal working hours are 08:00 to 15:40 from Sunday to Thursday. The Embassy encourages flexible working, with an opportunity for staff to work one day a week from home subject to operational need and line manager’s approval.
The Embassy aims to be a highly inclusive place to work, celebrating a workforce with both diversity of thought and background. To help achieve this, the Embassy takes a values-based approach to leadership and people management and has a zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.
Within the embassy, there is an active L&D culture, with a variety of opportunities on offer, from ad hoc learning sessions run by embassy colleagues to more structured courses, and you will be encouraged to participate in these.
You will have full access to the FCDO’s International Academy learning and development platform, providing formal and informal L&D across the organisation. You will benefit from the opportunity to participate in a variety of training courses according to your interests and development needs. This includes specific training on FCDO procurement processes and Health and Safety requirements.
In addition to job-specific training, you will have access to the whole range of training through the FCDO’s International Academy, enabling you to build professional skills including leadership and management, as well as developing your understanding of the UK.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must include in English:
- an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Covering Letter
- motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role
- examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 7th March 2024
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
The British Embassy Algiers is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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Algiers
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