• Experience of working in an Embassy, UN agency or international organisation
• Experience of economic reporting

The British Embassy in Djibouti is relatively new and our work will evolve.  The successful candidate will be flexible and creative in helping us to make an impact. They will demonstrate the Embassy’s values of respect, kindness and integrity through their work, attitude and behaviour.

This is a full-time position working 41 hours per week.  Normal Embassy opening hours are between 0800 and 1615 from Sunday to Thursday. It is possible that the working hours pattern might change in the future according to the needs of the mission but this will not exceed the 41 hours per week.

“Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.”

• All applications must be completed in English. Any applications written in French or another language will be rejected.
• It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.
• Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position.
• Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Djibouti are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Djibouti.

• All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit. 

• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

• Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.

• Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.

• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework

• Successful candidates not resident in Djibouti will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.   

• Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.

• The British Embassy will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.

• Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”