View Vacancy – Chevening Support Officer (TUR24.003)

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View Vacancy – Chevening Support Officer (TUR24.003)

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Job Category
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)

Job Subcategory
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
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The British Embassy in Ankara is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Chevening Support Officer.

Chevening is the UK government’s flagship global scholarship programme which aims to raise future leaders who will maintain lasting positive relationships with the UK. With oversight from the Chevening Officer and the Head of Press and Public Affairs, the jobholder will operate under the Embassy’s Communications Team and provide support to the team to co-ordinate the overall implementation of the Chevening Programme in Turkey, including opportunities to promote the programme as part of our Public Diplomacy plans.

Roles and responsibilities:

To assist in managing the process of Chevening applications and help promote the Chevening scheme in Turkey in line with the Marketing Strategy drafted by the Chevening Officer (CO);
To work with the wider team, to support FCDO foreign policy priorities and to achieve FCDO objectives through creating lasting positive relationships with future leaders/influencers within the Chevening Alumni community and provide support for wider cross cutting themes and activities organised by the Press and Public Affairs Section to promote UK’s soft power;
To help implement the wider Alumni Engagement Plan in Turkey in order to increase Alumni interaction with the Post through the organisation of joint projects, policy talks (under Chevening Alumni Project Funds), pre-departure and welcome home events;
To help expand Chevening programme’s outreach and diversify the applicant profile through organising and attending provincial visits to promote the programme;
To help increase programme’s visibility by helping CO manage social media accounts and suggest creative content to reflect all the dimensions of the programme;
To update and help manage the Chevening /PPAs database and budget.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
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Proficiency in MS Office programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
At least two years of work experience in a support role carrying out a wide range of administrative tasks;
Strong team working, analytical, planning, time management and organisational skills;
Highly organised and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and customer service experience;
Good interpersonal skills, including capability to work with senior leaders and stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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Knowledge of scholarship schemes in Turkey or coordination of similar national and international Higher Education programmes are desirable but not necessary;
Familiarity or previous experience running social media campaigns for marketing purposes.

Required behaviours
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Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline
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21 January 2024

Grade
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Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position
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Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week
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36.25

Region
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory
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Turkiye

Location (City)
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Ankara

Type of Post
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British Embassy

Number of vacancies
1

Salary Currency
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USD

Salary
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1,750 (gross)

Start Date
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1 March 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment
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This is a full-time, fixed term with possibility of renewal contract of 12 months, for 5 working days (36.25 hours net), per week.

The monthly salary for this position is 1,750 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, AO level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkiye. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ankara are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.

British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.

Please note that the salaries paid to staff who are exempt from income tax in Turkiye and to those who have already retired from SGK will differ from the salary advertised for the role. Further details can be provided by the local HR team.

Additional information
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

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